CND-US, May 18, 1999 (US99-010)
CND-US Editors
US Regional, No. US99-010
May 18, 1999
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1. Protests Against NATO Bombing of Chinese Embassy (8 Items) .......... 235
(1) CGSA Committee at U of Maryland Expressed Their Views
(2) Demonstration at Northwestern University, Chicago
(3) U of Chicago Student Proposed Protest When Clinton Visits
(4) U of Arizona Students Protested When Albright Was in Campus
(5) CASB Sent Letter to President Clinton
(6) Anti-Bombing Rally in US Consulate, Toronto
(7) Successful Protest in Brisbane, Australia
2. Information Exchange:
China Resumed Issuing No-Objection Letters to J-1 Waiver ............. 52
3. U.S. Visa Services in China to Resume on May 24 ...................... 35
4. Immigration Visa Numbers for June 1999 ............................... 60
5. Job Opportunity (1 Item) ............................................. 15
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1. Protests Against NATO Bombing of Chinese Embassy (8 Items) .......... 235
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(1) CGSA Committee at U of Maryland Expressed Their Views
(2) Demonstration at Northwestern University, Chicago
(3) U of Chicago Student Proposed Protest When Clinton Visits
(4) U of Arizona Students Protested When Albright Was in Campus
(5) CASB Sent Letter to President Clinton
(6) Anti-Bombing Rally in US Consulate, Toronto
(7) Successful Protest in Brisbane, Australia
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(1) CGSA Committee at U of Maryland Expressed Their Views
[CND 05/09/1999] Unable to get immediate permission for a demostration in
Washington, DC, students at University of Maryland, College park (UMCP) wrote
an official letter to Xinhua News Agency and People's Daily expressing
their attitude toward embassy bombing tragedy, according to an
announcement of the CGSA Comittee of UMCP.
"This attack is hurting Chinese poeple's feeling all around the world.
We Chinese poeple value peace, we are trying to seek a positive
international environment to develop our mother land who has missed so
many chances during past two centuries," CGSA stated. "But we will not
allow any act which is provocative and is beneath our country's dignity."
THe students went to Metropolitan Police Special Operation Division
(MPSOD) and US Park Police(USPP) in DC, trying to get permit for a
possible protest right in front of White House. The officers in MPSOD
told them that they needed to apply to USPP. But USPP is closed on weekends
and it would take USPP at least 72 hours to process the application.
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(2) Demonstration at Northwestern University, Chicago
From: Northwestern CSSA Network, by: HAO Wei, XU Ming
More than eighty people from our NU Chinese community joined the
Evanston demonstration that lasted two hours this afternoon, catching
the sight of thousands of American. It is a moderate, peaceful, by any
ways reasonable demonstration. We definitely won support and
understanding from some people while expressing our opinions to more.
Cars stopped by, people inside asking for flyers. Brad Simpson, a
organizer of the NU students "American Friends Service Commitee" come by
to show support, and invite us to join their future demonstrations
against NATO's War over Kosovo. When we handed out the flyers, I heard
hundreds of times "thanks!", I guess they were showing their
appreciation for us to give them a chance to hear different voice.
Reporters from "Qiao BAO", "Chicago Sun Times", "Chicago Tribue",
"Evanston Review", "Daily Northwestern" and probably a TV station
interviewed our people.
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(3) U of Chicago Student Proposed Protest When Clinton Visits
From: to...@midway.uchicago.edu (Tong Xiaoxi)
Dear all Chinese students:
US president Clinton is going to come to the campus of U. of
Chicago on June 12 for commencement. All the major US media are sure to
come too. We the UC Chinese students and possibly all Chinese students
around Chicago should send a message to Mr. Clinton and all the US media
about the US bombing of Chinese embassy in Belgrade.
There is strong indication that US will not give a full hearted
apology to the Chinese people (and will stop giving half-measured
apologies too), and will not make a serious investigation of the supposed
"mistaken bombing" at all. (remember the Italian cable car accident not
long ago?) There is no reason to believe Mr. Clinton will do these things
by June 12.
All concerned Chinese students who have been disgusted by the
outright violation of human rights and international law by the NATO and
Mr. Clinton, should organize on June 12, when Mr. Clinton comes to the
campus, and protest Mr. Clinton's irresponsible war policy, and demand
that Mr. Clinton answer to the demands of the Chinese people.
I recommend all concerned Chinese students start discussing and
organizing for this possible action. I also hope our protest action will
be carried out in a rational, and orderly manner, so as to dismiss the
media portrayal of Chinese protesters as "violent" and "irrational".
We might also want to coordinate with other possible anti-war protests
at Clinton's visit. below is a message from a Yugoslav friend at UC.
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(4) U of Arizona Students Protested When Albright Was in Campus
From: Shao Kai <sk...@usa.net> 05/15/1999
This protest is special. About 150 self-organized Chinese students and
scholars in the University of Arizona gathered on campus to protest the NATO
bombing of China Embassy On Saturday (May 15th) afternoon. Meanwhile,
Madeleine Albright, the secretary of state of US came to this university to be
granted a law degree and deliver a commencement speech. Holding up the
national flags of China and protesting posters, this Chinese group walked
around the main campus and shouted slogans--"We want justice!", "We want
peace!", "Investigation!", and "Punish the responsible". When Albright arrived
at the main library, the parading group stopped and shouted at her. This is
the first time the US federal leaders hear the Chinese protests directly. Many
graduating students and their guests were the audience of this protest, and
some anti-war local American groups cooperated with the Chinese protest. After
shouting slogans and singing the national anthem of China outside of the
McKale Center in which Albright was giving the speech, The demonstration ended
successfully.
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(5) CASB Sent Letter to President Clinton
From: Daxi Li, dax...@yahoo.com
To protest the barbaric bombing of Chinese Embassy, CASB sent a letter
to President Clinton. The letter is attached.
Daxi Li, Ph.D.
Chairman, CASB
President William J. Clinton
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Clinton:
We, the members of Chinese Association for Science and Business (CASB),
are writing to you to express our grave concern over the tragic loss of
innocent lives in the recent bombing of the Chinese Embassy in
Belgrade, and urge you to take the leadership in launching a full
investigation into the cause of the tragedy.
CASB is a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting
scientific, technological, and business exchanges between US and China.
Our membership primarily consists of business leaders, professionals,
and educators across the country. While CASB has no political agenda,
all of our members feel
strongly that a healthy US-China relationship is very beneficial to
both people and of fundamental importance to world peace.
With raw emotions soaring high in both countries, this tragedy could
have profound and prolonged negative impact on the US-China
relationship if not handled wisely and quickly. One of the great
strengths in this country is that all mistakes and errors must be
accountable. We demand that the people responsible for this horrible
incident be identified and punished appropriately. We plead you to rise
above partisanship, work with the Chinese people in a constructive
manner, and act swiftly to bring closure to this wound.
Sincerely,
Chinese Association for Science and Business
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(6) Anti-Bombing Rally in US Consulate, Toronto
From: Andy Xu <A...@mccarthy.ca> 05/12/1999
At 3:00 p.m. on 1999 Mother's Day, Chinese Students as well as people
from all walks of life, were gathering in front of the U.S. Consulate General on
University Avenue, Toronto. By about 3:30p.m. more than 4000 people bearing
the national flags of China as well as flags of various organizations arrived.
Then they headed to the Toronto City Hall to participate the Anti-NATO bombing
mass rally co-sponsored by the various Chinese communities and Serbian
communities. At the gathering, representatives from University of Toronto
Chinese Students and Scholars Assoc. and several other Chinese
organizations aired their indignations on the stage; wave upon wave of the
anti-NATO bombing, anti-U.S. slogans in Chinese, Serbian, and English were
resounding in the sky of the Nathan Philip Sqaure of the City Hall. China's
National flags were fluttering high in the wind for the first time in front of
City Hall. Flags of some social organizations, such Beijingers Association,
Jilin University Alumni Association, Henan Folks Association, were also
catching the eyes of all the protesters. Pictures of the three Embassy
bombing victims were often the centre of attention of protesters and
passers-by.
At 4:30 p.m. after the rally, Chinese students and people were marching
towards the U.S. Consulate again. Along the way, they were shouting slogans
in Chinese and English, singing the national anthem, and The Internationale.
When they arrived at the Consulate, they had a brief moment of confrontation
with the anti-riot police. But on the whole it was a very successful and
peaceful demonstration. The angry Chinese protesters did not leave and stop
shouting anit-NATO bombing slogans until well after six o'clock.
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(7) Successful Protest in Brisbane, Australia
From: Ruan Ruizhi <s35...@student.uq.edu.au>
Today we have very successfully executed a silent protest outside city
hall in Brisbane, Australia. We have had extensive national and local
media coverage from radio and newspaper.
The object of the protest was to mourn the three lives lost and to
protest against the (predominantly) US Media and Political Bias.
50 Students and passers by (including one Australian-American who
incidentally was accused of being Serbian by a local) participated in a
silent sit in with the front rank holding three large photos of the
victims and a large black sign at the behind the group with a large
"dian(4)" character to mourn the dead with slogans opposing media bias,
requesting an UN (not NATO) sponsored resolution and a thorough
investigation. All participants wore black arm bands and remained
silent and peaceful throughout the 2.5 hour sit in.
Regards
Peter Yuen
Protest Organiser
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2. Information Exchange:
China Resumed Issuing No-Objection Letters to J-1 Waiver ............. 52
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From: NAFSA Network; Forwarded by Bo Xiong
Greetings, and thanks very much to all who replied.
The following are excerpts from some of the replies to my original
question as to whether China is issuing no-objection letters again
after having stopped in 01/96.
The unanimous answer seems to be that China has resumed issuing them,
if they ever really stopped.
Please note the first reply as it is quite disconcerting.
1 - Two different Chinese scholars have told me in recent months that
they have paid thousands of (one said six thousand) dollars to receive a
no objection letter. One is in a real panic because she is at the end of
her 3 years and since there are likely no H-1Bs, she has wasted half a
year's salary for nothing.
2 - ...not one of our Chinese scholars has been denied a no-objection letter.
3 - At some point last year, China resumed issuing no objection letters.
I believe they issue them based on the persons work unit in China and their
willingness to release the person.
4 - The Chinese government has been granting 212 e no objection letters for
about the last 6 months.
5 - We have had several Chinese scholar who have obtained no objection
statements from the Chinese government in the last few months.
6 - From personal experience, I know that some of our Chinese students and
scholars have received a no-objection statement and been approved for a
waiver. There are others "in the wings."
7 - ...we have recently had two people granted no objection letters by
China. According to the Chinese government, the individual must show that
all financial obligations for past education received in China have been
resolved.
8 - ...actually, we have seen a few subject j1s get a "no objection letter"
and go on to get a waiver!
9 - we had three Chinese scholars who pursued waivers through no-objection
starting October 98 and they all received them between February and April 99.
Michael Mingucci
Associate Director
International Programs
The University of Kansas Medical Center
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3. U.S. Visa Services in China to Resume on May 24 ...................... 35
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Source: http://www.usembassy-china.org.cn/english/press/release/990517.html
VISA SERVICES IN CHINA
May 17, 1999
Due to the damage incurred during the violent demonstrations last week
and/or the need to evaluate and improve security procedures, the U.S.
Embassy in Beijing and the consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou,
Shanghai and Shenyang are unable to accept or process nonimmigrant visa
applications at this time.
The Embassy in Beijing and the consulates general in Guangzhou and Shanghai
hope to resume nonimmigrant visa services during the week of May 24.
Appointments will be required and must be requested by telephone as
follows:
Beijing, beginning May 19, call (86-10) 6532-2228 or 6532-5305
Guangzhou, beginning May 19, call (86-20) 8184-6781
Shanghai, beginning May 20, (number to be announced)
Nonimmigrant visa services at the consulates general in Chengdu and
Shenyang are suspended indefinitely. Visa applicants who would normally
apply at these posts will be advised later this week of where they should
file their applications.
All immigrant visa services for China are provided by the Consulate General
in Guangzhou. Immigrant visa processing will resume on May 17. Applicants
who missed their scheduled interviews during the week have been rescheduled
for the first week of June.
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4. Immigration Visa Numbers for June 1999 ............................... 60
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Source: World Journal, May 15, 1999
Compiled and Translated by Bo Xiong for CND-US
The U.S. State Department's Visa Bulletin for June 1999:
(Note: the dates in the parentheses are those for the previous month)
I. Employment-Based
1st (Workers with Current for most countries, for Mainland
extraordinary skills) China: July 1, 1998 (April 15, 1998)
2nd (Advanced degree
holders and special Current for most countries, for Mainland
skilled workers): China: May 22, 1997 (February 1, 1997)
3rd (Skilled workers
and Professionals): Current for most countries, for Mainland
China: May 15, 1995 (April 15, 1995)
3rd (Other workers): For most countries including Mainland China:
November 1, 1992 (September 15, 1992 )
4th (Special Immigrants): Current for most countries including Mainland
China (Current)
4th (Religious Workers): For most countries including Mainland China:
Current (Current)
5th (Employment-creation): Current for most countries, for Mainland
China: September 1, 1998 (April 22, 1998)
5th (Targeted Employment Current for most countries, for Mainland
Areas): China: Current (September 1, 1998)
II. Family-Based Preference Dates Are as Follows:
1st (Unmarried children For most countries including Mainland China:
of U.S. citizens): February 15, 1998 (January 1, 1998)
2A (Exempt from per
country limit): Worldwide date: Dec. 22, 1994 (Nov. 1, 1994)
2A (Subject to per
country limit): Worldwide date: Dec. 22, 1994 (Nov. 1, 1994))
(2A: Spouses and children of permanent residents)
2B (Adult children of For most countries including Mainland China:
permanent residents): July 8, 1992 (June 15, 1992)
3rd (Married children For most countries including Mainland China:
of U.S. citizens): August 1, 1995 (July 22, 1995)
4th (Sisters and brothers For most countries including Mainland China:
of adult U.S. citizens): July 22, 1988 (July 8, 1988)
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5. Job Opportunity (1 Item) ............................................. 15
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(1) Postdoc Position in Stanford University School of Medicine
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Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately for the highly
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of three references to Homer Abaya/Dr. Z.J. Sun, R135, Department of
Surgery and Genetics, Stanford University Medical School, Stanford, CA
94305 or e-mail: zs...@leland.stanford.edu.
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