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China invited senior Rotary leaders to Beijing in 2000
In October 2000, the Government of the People’s Republic of China (中華人民共和國) invited Rotary International President-elect “Rick” Richard D. King (金恩) and seven other Rotary leaders on an official visit to China. The letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部) officially invited the Rotary International (RI) delegation to visit China on 14-21 November 2000,…
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2023 Kaohsiung Rotary Institute – 2023高雄扶輪研習會
The 2023 Kaohsiung Rotary Institute was held from December 5 to 10 at the Hanlai Hotel in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, bringing together 1,511 Rotary members from 35 regions within Rotary International Zones 1B, 9, and 10. Chaired by PDG William Tseng Qiu-lian and co-chaired by Rotary International Directors Muhammad Faiz Kidwai and Ghim Bok Chew, the…
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“The Child of the Yang-tse – Shanghai – Typical of the New China” by Albert E. Willsher
This article was edited by Herbert K. Lau (劉敬恒) (Rotary China Historian) on 1 June 2014 (1) Albert E. Willsher = A Rotarian of Calcutta, India, who had been a resident in Shanghai for several years. = 作者是印度加爾各答扶輪社社員，曾在上海生活了幾年。 (2) Yang-tse = Yang-tse-Kiang = Yangtze River = 揚子江 = 長江 (3) Shanghai = 上海 (4) Whangpoo…
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Interota 2017 Taipei – 國際扶輪世界扶青大會2017臺北
In September 2017, over 300 Rotaractors from 34 countries convened in Taipei, Taiwan, for Interota 2017, the triennial world convention of Rotaract clubs. This event celebrated the 50th anniversary of Rotaract with cultural performances, workshops, and community service projects. Interota, established in 1981 in South Africa, rotates globally and is supported by Rotary International, which…
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“China’s Children” by Vivian Van Vick
Vivian Van Vick – A nation can be known through its children, and journalist Vivian Van Vick, author of this story, introduces us to a mysterious, enigmatic country by telling us of her encounters with China’s children in 1979 when the country was recovering from the 10-year Cultural Revolution (無產階級文化大革命). There were more than a…
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The First Ever Delegation from China to the Rotary Annual Convention in 1920
The First Ever Delegation from China to the Rotary Convention in 1920 By Herbert K. Lau (劉敬恒) (Rotary China Historian) 1 September 2020 The 2021 Annual Convention has been designated by Rotary International to be hosted by Taipei City, capital of The Republic of China (中華民國首都臺北市). This would be the second time for Taipei to…
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R.I. President Bhichai Rattakul visited Taipei
President’s travels: From top: RI President Bhichai Rattakul (left) greets chen Shui-bian, president of Taiwan. Rattakul discussed Rotary’s humanitarian efforts, including PolioPlus; Rattakul and Past RI Vice President Gary Huang (right) visit a mobile health clinic supported by Taipei Rotarians, Rattakul presents a scholarship to 9-year-old pianist Dmitri Mayboroda for participating in the first Rotary…
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The Washington Conference 1921-22 – The Stage of the American and Chinese Rotarian Statesmen
The Washington Conference 1921-1922 The Stage of the American and Chinese Rotarian Statesmen in making Peace on Earth 23February 2017 Commencing the Year 2015-2016, Rotary International has designated February to be “Peace and Conflict Prevention/ Resolution Month”. Ninety-five years ago in February, this mission was practically carried out by the American and Chinese Rotarian statesmen…
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The Birth of the Rotary Club of Macau in 1947
The Birth of the Rotary Club of Macau in 1947 By Herbert K. Lau (劉敬恒) (Rotary China Historian) 15 October 2015 The landmark of Macao 聖保祿學院天主之母教堂遺址 ( 大三巴牌坊) Ruínas da Antiga Catedral de São Paulo (Ruins of Saint Paul’s) “Macao” in English, or “Macau” in Portuguese, or “澳門”in Chinese, was formerly a Portuguese Colony. The…
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Shenyang Rotarian Angus Ward – A Hostage in Communist China 1948-1949 – 1948-1949年中美外交摩擦的軟禁「華德事件」
中文版(中方觀點)在第 11-19 頁 1948-1949 年中美外交摩擦的軟禁「華德事件」 Shenyang Rotarian Angus Ward A Hostage in Communist China 1948-1949 1 December 2016 On the page of “Rotarians in the News” of《The Rotarian》magazine, Issue April 1950, there is a photo with such caption: “Angus Ward (center), former Consul General and Rotarian in Mukden, China, reports to President Truman. Now an…
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The Green Great Wall Centennial Community Project jointly by Rotary Korea and Mongolia
The Green Great Wall Centennial Community Project jointly by Rotary Korea and Mongolia By Herbert K. Lau (劉敬恒), Founder and Honorary Member Niislel Rotary Club, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 1 November 2008 Sometimes global problems seem so, well, global, especially when it comes to the environment. It can get downright overwhelming when you are constantly bombarded with…
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Chinese Rotarian The First Man Signed The United Nations Charter 1945
Chinese Rotarian Dr. V. K. Wellington KooThe first Man signed the United Nations Charter 1945 26 June 2020 The year of 2020 marks the 75th Anniversary ofThe United Nations. Created 75 years ago in the ashes of World War II, the United Nations today remains true to its founding mission: to bring nations and peoples…
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Betting on Macau
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《The Mandarin》 – Tientsin Rotary Club -1938 May 12
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The Recovery of the “Peking Bell”
