429. Dr. Dave Wang's Paper Goes Beyond its Academic Persuasiveness

My readers would like the news that well-known financiers from China has found that Dave Wang's brilliant analysis of Benjamin Franklin's "Drawing Positive Elements from Chinese Civilization during the Formative Age of the United States" goes beyond its academic persuasiveness and reveals core beliefs shared by our the United States and China.

GEP CAPITAL Group then tells its reader, "Over 250 years ago, Benjamin Franklin made visionary pronouncements about the mysterious Middle Kingdom, a place he never visited. True, Ambassador Franklin is rarely amongst the names that appear on any list of China experts, but in his day the great American patriot was intrigued and knowledgeable about China. Franklin remarked: "Forewarned is fore-armed", and this remains a befitting admonition for the 21st century, as well, when cautious due diligence and an awareness of history can help avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary missteps. Reading St. John University's Dr. Dave Wang's brilliant analysis of Benjamin Franklin's "Drawing Positive Elements from Chinese Civilization during the Formative Age of the United States" goes beyond its academic persuasiveness and reveals core beliefs shared by our two countries."  

428. Asian American Journal and Dr. Dave Wang's Research

Asian American Journal published the article that introduces local tea maker found help from Dr. Dave Wang's paper on Chinese civilization in the United States. I show you the snapshot below:

427. China Will Come to Benjamin Franklin's Home

Benjamin Franklin, one of the main founders of the United States, would be definitely happy reading the news that the Franklin Square will host the first ever Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival this spring, April 22-June 12, 2016, Historic Philadelphia, Inc. has announced. My readers probably have learned that Franklin expressed to his friend, "I would like to visit China if I were young."

Philadelphia was one of the centers that intellectuals of the thirteen colonies discussed about China and its cultures. It was in Philadelphia where Franklin published in his widely circulated weekly newspaper, some chapters of Confucius classics in 1737.

According to the news report, "Franklin Square will glow with more than 25 illuminated displays of giant flowers, a three-story pagoda, a Chinese dragon and more. In addition to the light installations, visitors will also enjoy performances, crafts by artists, a variety of food options, and still be able to play mini-golf and ride the carousel at the Square."

My two cents recommendation to the organizers is to make a giant Confucius Lantern. Ben, who throughout his life admired Confucian moral philosophy and promoted it in North America,  would be absolutely delighted seeing the lantern in his beloved hometown.  

426. Russia is Number One in Pageviews by Countries

My readers are from all over the world. I usually don't check who reads and from which country. The United States has always been the most represented country in visits to my blog. I felt a little bit surprised at the finding today. I have thought the readers from the United States always occupies the first place. However, I was wrong at least for the period from January 7 to 14, 2016. It is hard to believe it if you don't see it in person. Please see the screen shot I did today. The Russia is number one in the readers list by country.

425. Dr. Dave Wang's Research Helps Art Dealer

Anyone who thinks that an academic paper has no practical value would likely to change his opinion upon reading this post. Dr. Dave Wang's paper, Ginseng: the Herb that Helped U.S. Commerce, has been cited by, Arader Galleries, a famous art dealer to promote traditional artworks.  A reader can access the quotation from Dr. Wang's article through its on line exhibition: China: European Perspective of China 16-19th Centuries. For your convenience, I show you the snap shot below.