Contents CONFERENCE ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― The 9th "US-China Relations and Regional Security" Conference 
The 9th "US-China Relations and Regional Security" Conference, co-organized by the Center for American Studies of Fudan (CAS) and the Pacific Forum CSIS, was held at Fudan University from May 8 to 9, 2009. Renowned experts and scholars from China and the United States launched in-depth and candid discussions concerning Sino-U.S. relations and regional security issues.
The 14 participants from the U.S.A. are members of the Pacific Forum CSIS, The National Defense University, American University, Wittenberg University, Henry Stimson Center, Institute for National Analysis, U.S. Department of Energy, The Asia Foundation, American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, etc. The attending 14 Chinese experts are from Institute of American Studies of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Fudan University, The National Defense University, Shanghai Association of American Studies, and so on. Representatives from Fudan University, Pudong Institute for U.S. Economy, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also joined this meeting. Another 14 “Young Leaders” attended this meeting, who are future tracks of this Sino-U.S. Dialogue.
During the 2-day meeting, the participants reviewed the Sino-U.S. relations and Asia-Pacific security situation over the past year, discussed the new situation of Taiwan Straits Region and the prospects of Cross-strait relations, and analyzed the probable tendency of North Korea’s nuclear issue and its influence on the security of Northeast Asia. The meeting also looked into the Sino-U.S. strategic relations, and the current situation and outlook of nuclear non-proliferation. The development of Multilateralism in East Asia, as well as the possibilities and meanings of organizing an East Asia Community was also discussed. Meanwhile, the participants exchanged perspectives on Obama’s China Policy, and the impacts of the current financial crisis on Sino-U.S. relations. Although China and the U.S. still remain disagreed on some issues, these two countries share the belief that both of them need to enhance mutual trust and cooperation.
“U.S.-China relations and Regional Security” Conference was initiated in 1999, co-organized by the CAS and the Pacific Forum CSIS. It is held in Shanghai and Hawaii in turn, and is the only regular Sino-U.S. Dialogue program held by the CAS. Professor Wu Xinbo, Deputy Director of the CAS, is the responsible person of this program at Fudan. The conference is sponsored by Asia Foundation Beijing Representative Office. TOP Shanghai Forum 2009 Held at Fudan 
Shanghai Forum 2009 was held at Fudan, May 11 to12, 2009. Mr. Han Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai, Mr. Hao Ping, Vice Minister of China Ministry of Education, Mr. Su Ning, Deputy President of People’s Bank of China attended the Forum and delivered speeches.
The general topic of this year’s Forum is “Economic Globalization and the Choice of Asia: Crisis, Cooperation and Development”. Seven sub-forums are set to focus on this general topic, i.e., “Regional Economic Coordination and Collaboration in the Face of Global Economic Reconstruction”, “Disturbance and Governance in Financial Markets”, “Industrialization in Asia and the Crisis of Global Economic Growth：Cooperation vs. Resistance”, “The Global Financial Crisis and Newly Industrialized Economies (NIEs): Theories, Empirical Evidence and Policies”, “Challenges and Development of Asian Cities Undergoing Dramatic Changes”, “Challenges and Strategies for Asia’s Socioeconomic Development”, “Crisis and Asia’s International Relations”. 300 distinguished guests from more than 30 countries and regions attended the Forum, including business elites, academia scholars and government officials.
Shanghai Forum endeavors to build a platform for communication among academic, political and commercial circles by inviting leaders and elites of all fields to co-operation and dialogue, so as to provide perspectives and advices for Asia’s overall economic, political, social and cultural progress. With concerted efforts and support from the society, Shanghai Forum has witnessed four successful sessions of the annual conferences. It has been one of the most renowned international forums hosted by Fudan University.
The 1st Sino-French Bilateral Seminar on Macromolecular and Molecular Science Held at Fudan
From May 18 to 20, the first Sino-French Bilateral Seminar on Macromolecular and Molecular Science jointly organized by Fudan University and Paris Tech was held at Fudan University. Academician Jiang Ming together with Prof. Legrand presided over the meeting. 25 attendees including professors and young scholars from renowned universities and institutes in France including Ecole Superieure de Physique et de Chimie Industielles de la Ville de Paris of France, as well as Fudan University participated in the seminar. During the conference, the participants had detailed discussions on advanced nanomaterial, total synthesis of nature products and so on.
Academician Jiang Ming, Prof. Shao Zhengzhong, Prof. Ding Jiandong, Prof. Wu Limin, Prof. Qiu Feng, Prof. Yu Yanlei and Prof. Yi Tao attended the conference and gave academic lectures. Representatives also discussed the scientific cooperations between the two countries as well as the preparation issues of the next session.
The Forum on “Industrialization of Technical Achievements - Chemistry” Held
The forum on “Industrialization of Technical Achievements - Chemistry” was held at Fudan campus on May 19. Representatives from government, business and research institutions, experts from industrialization and assets management office, professors from Fudan Department of Chemistry and scholars from Waseda University discussed issues in respect to cooperation of technical research and production and aimed to establish a communicating platform and improve the industrialization of technical achievements.
Prof. Gui Yonghao, Vice President of Fudan University, attended the conference, made a highly positive comment upon the forum and introduced the current condition of industrialization of Fudan University. He remarked that Fudan should insist on the three-party cooperative mechanism among university campus, high-tech Park and public community, industrialize the technical achievement and socialize the production.
Several technical research programs conducted by Fudan University have fully fulfilled the market demands. For instance, the mass-spectrograph, which was applied to many food-safety and pollution incidents, has proved the accuracy and reliability and turned out small-scale production. These programs fully reflect the market philosophy of renewable energy and environmental protection technology, help to improve the development of service industry and solve social public problems.
The 2nd Korea-China Joint Workshop on Advanced Soft Materials Held at Fudan
On May 21, The 2nd Korea-China Joint Workshop on Advanced Soft Materials jointly organized by Fudan University and Pusan National University was held at Fudan Jiangwan Campus. This was the second academic conference between the two countries and the first one was held in Pusan National University in Nov. 2008. 7 professors and young scholars from Pusan National University, Dongseo University and Kyungpook National University participated in the conference. Prof. Yang Bai, Dean of Chemical Department from Jilin University, Prof. Che Shun’ai from Shanghai Jiaotong University, Prof. Serge Kaliaguin from Laval University and Prof. Wu Limin, Dean of Department of Material Science together with 70 teachers and students from related research teams of Advanced Material Laboratory participated in the conference. Academician Zhao Dongyuan attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.
During the nine academic presentations, attendees had heated discussions on topics such as nano porous materials, macromolecular Nanon Hybrid porous membrane materials and solar cell materials.
The 3rd International Fudan Forum on Neurology: Frontier Clinical Discovery on Neurodegenerative Disorders
To exchange the study on neurodegenerative diseases and their clinical research, Fudan Neurology Research Institute and Fudan Research Institute on Neurodegenerative Disorders jointly hosted the third International Fudan Forum on Neurology: Frontier Clinical Discovery on Neurodegenerative Disorders. Prof. Feng Xiaoyuan, Dean of Fudan Medical School, Prof. Lv Yuan, Deputy Chair of Huashan Hospital, Prof. Lv Chuanzhen and Director Wu Zhiying of Fudan Neurology Research Institute, attended the Forum.
The forum is aimed at studying on neurodegenerative disorders and research trend, trying to set up a cooperative platform for home and abroad. Nine famous researchers from the United States, Ireland, Australia and other countries were invited to give speeches on both basic and clinical research, who are engaged in the study of the neurodegenerative diseases for a long time. Also, 11 domestic professors were invited to lecture on neurodegenerative diseases while 230 from all over the country participated in the forum. COOPERATION ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― Sino-French Joint Laboratory at Cancer Hospital Opened 
 On May 6, "Bio-Merieux Laboratory" at Fudan University Affiliating Cancer Hospital has celebrated its second anniversary with an opening ceremony of a new laboratory. Prof. Wang Weiping, Executive Vice President, Mr. Alan President of Bio-Merieux France, as well as Mr. Thierry Mathou, Consul General of France, attended the ceremony and delivered the speech.
The joint laboratory was established and put into operation in March 2007, which has carried out lots of studies on the early diagnosis, prognosis, treatment response and prediction research of breast cancer and colorectal cancer and has achieved considerable success. On March 28, 2009, the laboratory was moved to the new Comprehensive Cancer Hospital and become a part of its new experimental center.
After the ceremony, Oncology Professor Lenoir, French Lyon-Sud Medical Center, and Professor Shao Zhimin, Fudan expert on breast surgery, gave lectures respectively, on "The Future of Cancer Treatment" and "The Development of Breast Cancer Research at Fudan University Affiliating Cancer Hospital".
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EVENT ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― “Looking Back After 30 Years” Photo Exhibition Marking the 30th Anniversary of China-U.S. Diplomatic Relations  
Hosted by Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (SPAFFC) and undertaken by Center for American Studies, Fudan University (CAS-FU) and Forum for American Chinese Exchange at Stanford-Fudan Chapter (FACES-Fudan), a photo exhibition was held at Fudan University from May 5 to 19.
As the first large-scale exhibition of FACES-Fudan’s series celebration events of the 30th anniversary of China-US diplomatic relations, it exhibited 80 precious pictures recalling milestones in bilateral relations. Through the four major parts respectively entitled 'Recalling History', 'Friendship between People', 'Economic Exchanges' and 'Win-Win Cooperation', it reviews a variety of interactions in the fields of politics, economy, culture, education and sports.
After 2 weeks’ exhibition at Guanghua Tower and Liberal Arts Library, all of the pictures remained on display at CAS-FU.
TOP The 10th Fudan University Theatre Festival Concludes 
The 10th Fudan University Theatre Festival unveiled on May 12 at Xianghui Hall, and ended on May 25. The Theatre Festival this year invited plays from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Tong Ji University as well as a series of plays from other prestigious drama troupes, and attracted a certain number of audience. Drama Troupe of Fudan University performed Field of Life and Death for the opening ceremony and Popcorn for the closing ceremony. Shanghai University of Finance and Economics brought three plays Find Godot, Shameng is a Fish, Psycho among Dolls, and Tong Ji University brought Mumble Jumble. Other active drama troupes in Fudan University prepared wonderful plays as well, such as the English drama troupe, drama troupe of post-graduates, drama troupe of school of economics among the others.
In 1925, Ma Yangxiang, Wu Faxiang, Bian Fengnian, Yuan Renlun, Chen Du jointly organized the first official drama troupe in Fudan University, Fudan New Drama Troupe. In 1926, its name was changed to “Fudan University Drama Troupe”, which invited one of the founders of drama in China, Prof. Hong Shen, to be the director. In 2004, Fudan Drama Troupe wrote a play according to a real story happened to the students Feng Ai, Dai Haoran, Li Jiamei, who went to teach in the west part of China, named Raise the Sun of Tomorrow. The drama was played all around China, received flowers and applauses. Last year, Raise the Sun of Tomorrow was awarded three prizes in the first China Campus Theatre Festival.
Fudan University Theatre Festival started in 1987 as a biannual campus event. It has a history of over 20 years and has been a carnival of dramas on campus.
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Fudan University Research Center for Ancient Books Protection Launched
On the afternoon of 21 May, the launching ceremony for Fudan University Research Center for Ancient Books Protection and the first session for the expert committee of the research center was held at the Guanghua Towers of Fudan. Expert Committee members including Professor Qiu Xigui and Professor Chen Shangjun from the Chinese Department, Professor Chen Guanghong and Professor Chen Zhenghong from The Research Institute of Chinese Classics, Professor Ge Zhaoguang from Center for Culture and History Studies and Professor Chen Xianxin among the others attended the ceremony. On behalf of Fudan University, Professor Yang Zhigang, Director of the Office of Humanities Studies, announced the decision to launch the Fudan University Research Center for Ancient Books Protection. Professor Ge Jianxiong, member of the Standing committee of the National Committee of the CPPCC and the Library curator of Fudan University, hosted the launching ceremony.
Following the ceremony, the first session for the expert committee of the research center was held to discuss the work plans. Professor Wu Ge, the Director of the Fudan University Research Center for Ancient Books Protection, made a presentation on the current situation of the center, as well as the work plans. After that, heated discussions were held on various topics such as the protection and use of ancient books, the purchase and maintenance of ancient books, the service and management, the training of graduate students and the repairing of ancient books.
On April 10, 2009, the President’s Office of Fudan approved the establishment of the Fudan University Research Center for Ancient Books Protection. The Center is affiliated to the University Library and is led by Professor Wu Ge. The members of the committee are Professor Wang Yunxi, Professor Qiu Xigui, Professor Zhang Peiheng, Professor Zhou Zhenghe, Professor Ge Zhaoguang, Professor Yan Zuozhi, Professor Chen Xianxin, Professor Chen Shangjun and Professor Chen Zhenghong.
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Center for Birth Defects Prevention Established at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital In order to further improve the first level birth defects prevention in Shanghai, and upgrade the scientific management of relevant services, the Center for First Level Birth Defect Prevention of Shanghai was established at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, in association with Shanghai Population and Family Planning Commission. Mr. Zhang Shikun, Director of the Technology Section of the National Population and Family Planning Commission, Ms. Xie Lingli, Director of Shanghai Population and Family Planning Commission, and Professor Liu Jianzhong, Vice President of Fudan University presented the opening ceremony.
The Center will be equipped with the Ethics Committee and the Expert Committee, as well as five departments: the Technical Support Department, Professional Training Department, Research and Development Department and Pre-Pregnancy Consultation Department.
TOP The 1st Fudan University International Culture Festival Successfully Concludes 
On May 23-27, the 1st Fudan University International Culture Festival was held. The festival includes events like “Mini-Expo”, “Food Festival”, “Love at Fudan Variety Show”, “Alumni Lectures”, “Dialogues of Civilizations – the Chinese in My Eyes”, “China Impression: Chinese Speaking Contest by Foreign Students” and “Partner University Day”.
On May 23, a large number of students from China and abroad gathered at the lawn before the Guanghua Towers to participate the International Food Festival, the first event of the five-day International Culture Festival. On the same day, “Love at Fudan Variety Show” attracted full audience at Xianghui Hall.
The final contest of the Chinese Speaking Contest for Foreign Students was held on the afternoon of May 23. After more than one month of fierce competition, altogether 10 foreign students made their way to the final round. In the end, Li Zhonglie from Malaysia won the first prize.
The Fudan University International Culture Festival ended with great success on May 27, 2009.
TOP Fudan Wins Championship of the Second Dragon-Boat Race for International Students in Shangha
 
On May 29, the second dragon-boat race for international students in Shanghai was held at Tonghai Lake on Fengxian Campus of East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST). The race was organized by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Institute of International Students in Shanghai Universities and ECUST. Over 600 overseas students from 18 universities, such as Fudan, Jiaotong University and Tongji University, jubilantly took a hand in this event. After intense competition, Fudan delegation won the championship with the record of 52.81 seconds, and broke the record of 53 seconds kept by Shanghai University of Finance and Economy. Tongji University and Shanghai University respectively won the second and third place in the race.
As an indispensable event of Dragon-Boat Festival, dragon-boat race boasts a long tradition in China, and exhibits diverse, characteristic trails of Chinese cultural conventions.
RESEARCH ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― Zhongshan Hospital Endoscope Center Publishes China’s First Works on ESD and Endoscopic Nursing Science Zhongshan Hospital Endoscope Center has recently published two ground-breaking works, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection and Modern Endoscopic Nursing Science, each of which is the first work in its field. Prof. Wang Yuqi and Qin Xinyu, the top leaders from the hospital, composed prefaces to these two works.
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection casts light on the newest treatment to the early phase of cancer in the alimentary canal. It illustrates the main procedures in the treatment, with a stress on endoscopic techniques involved. This book was written by doctors from the Center who are organized by Prof. Yao Liqing, Director of the Center, and Associate Prof. Zhou Pinghong, Deputy Director.
With rapid development of Endoscopy, clinical practice makes stricter requirements upon endoscopic nursing. Zhangshan Hospital Endoscope Center not only takes the lead in China in terms of the scale of diagnosis and treatment, but also ranks on the top level in terms of the quality of endoscopic nursing. On this advantageous ground, Prof. Yao Liqing and Ms. Wang Ping, head nurse of the Center, joined hands with over 50 experts engaged in endoscopic nursing in the writing of Modern Endoscopic Nursing Science, which covers a wide range of knowledge in the field and presents not only the new topics, technology and progress in modern endoscopic nursing science, but also the experience of nursing practice in cooperation with endoscopic diagnosis and treatment.
The publication of the two books bridges the gap in China’s Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) diagnosis and treatment, as well as that in the field of endoscopic nursing science. It also promotes the development of related disciplines and improves the treatment to the early phase of cancer in alimentary canal.
TOP SCHOLAR ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― Professor Wang Yuanyuan Wins Gold Prize of the 22nd Shanghai Best Invention Selection
The project on "New Technologies on Breast Tumor Ultrasound Image Feature Extraction", which Professor Wang Yuanyuan of Fudan Department of Electronic Engineering is responsible for, has won Gold Prize of the 22nd Shanghai Best Invention.
Breast tumor is the most common malignancy for women, and the incidence rate in Shanghai has leapt to the top of female malignancies. Ultrasound breast tumor is the preferred method of examination, the diagnostic accuracy of up to 90%. To further enhance the ultrasound diagnostic accuracy of breast tumors, the project is working through the analysis of ultrasound images of benign and malignant characteristics and set up PC-based automatic identification system of benign and malignant breast tumors.
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Dr. Li Xinxiang from Fudan Affiliating Cancer Hospital Wins 2009 SAGES Young Researcher Award
 Recently Dr. Li Xinxiang from Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University won the 2009 SAGES (the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) Young Researcher Award for his clinical research of digestive tract reconstruction performed with the nickel-titanium temperature-dependent memory-shape device after distal gastrectonmy. The award is conferred to distinct young researchers from outside the U.S.A. A number of young scholars from five countries were nominated for this year’s award, and Dr. Li Xinxiang is the only Chinese among all.
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) is the most authoritative academic organization for gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery in America. Its Annual Meeting is the most influential one on gastrointestinal endoscopic surgery and attracts more than 3,000 experts in these areas from all over the world every year.
TOP Prof. Jiang Qingwu from Fudan School of Public Health Elected IEAS Corresponding Member
 On May 12, news came from the China Science Center of International Eurasian Academy of Sciences (IEAS) that, recommended by the Center and approved by the IEAS Presidium, Prof. Jiang Qingwu from School of Public Health, Fudan University, was elected corresponding member of IEAS.
Founded in 1994, IEAS is an international scientific association consisting of eminent scientists, engineers, management scientists and social scientists around the world. It aims to promote the development of the world science and technology, solve various problems in the contemporary international society especially the urgent scientific and social economical issues emerged in the sustainable development of the Euro-Asia continent, through the joint effort and cooperation of scientists and experts from various countries. IEAS is headquartered in Russia with over 600 members, corresponding members, managing and honorary members, and science centers in 15 countries.
In 2008, the China Science Center recommended 6 candidates for IEAS membership and 4 for corresponding membership to IEAS and all were approved. The China Science Center of IEAS extended warm congratulations to Prof. Jiang Qingwu and will confer the award later. VISITOR ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― Emeritus President Prof. Wang Shenghong Receives Exeter University Delegation 
On May 7, Fudan Emeritus President Prof. Wang Shenghong met the delegation from Exeter University of England. After the meeting, members of the delegation met professors from math, environmental science and law to extend its cooperation with Fudan University.
Exeter University ranks 13th among all universities in England, and was awarded “Best University” in England. In 2009, it was called a “rising star in research universities” by Times Magazine. Exeter University ranks top in several areas, such as economics, accounting, management and physics. Meanwhile, Exeter has a good reputation in education, engineering, law, biochemistry among the others. In the past year, Exeter delegates visited Fudan University three times and began to explore cooperation with School of Management. An MOU between schools of management of the two universities was signed.
Vice President, Prof. Jin Li Meets Vice President, Prof. Alan Dodson from Nottingham University
On May 7, Fudan Vice President Prof. Jin Li invited Nottingham University Vice President Prof. Alan Dodson to lunch. The two universities have been working closely with each other, and both universities are members of U21.
Vice President Prof. Alan Dodson visited Fudan University after the visit made by Nottingham Executive Vice President Prof. David Greenaway in order to consolidate ideas appeared in the previous discussions for further cooperation between the two universities. During the talk, Prof. Jin Li introduced the new direction of the development in academic and research areas of Fudan University. Prof. Alan also introduced newly developed areas in Nottingham University, such as infectious diseases.
President Yang Yuliang Receives Bulgaria Sophia University President
Prof. Ivan Ilchev from Sophia University, Bulgaria, accompanied by Consulate General of Bulgaria in Shanghai, Mr. Dimitrov, visited Fudan University on May 15. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Fudan President Yang Yuliang, and an MOU between two universities were signed during the meeting.
Internationalization strategy of Fudan University aims at extending its network to more areas of the world, and Sophia University has become Fudan’s first partnership university in East Europe. President Yang emphasized that a university would only be a top university in the world if it looks at the whole world instead of the most “popular” areas. That’s why the MOU between Sophia University and Fudan University can be regarded as a milestone. Foreign Students Office will go to Bulgaria to recruit Bulgarian students this fall.
Sophia University is the oldest University in Bulgaria, which is also the center of science and culture of the country. **************************************************************************************** Foreign Affairs Office, Fudan University 220 Handan Road , Shanghai 200433, China Advisor: CHEN Yinzhang Editor-in-chief: XU Yefang Editor: TANG Wenqing Contributor: JIN Ying LIN Jieying XIAO Yi XIAO Yin WANG Ying ZHU Xianxiao Technical Support: LU Yinhui **************************************************************************************** Subscribe:
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