Background
Jan, George Pokung was born on January 6, 1925 in Peking. Son of Yunan and Tehchieh (Lee) January came to the United States, 1955.
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China is a rapidly developing world power. Its rise is causing some concern about the “China threat” to the United States. It is important to the American people to have a better understanding of the true conditions in China so we can deal with it rationally and effectively. The main purpose of this book is to provide the reader with a comprehensive description and objective analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of present-day China. Special emphasis is placed on U.S.-China relations. It covers China’s history, land and people, political system, economic development, educational, scientific and technological developments, military power, social and cultural changes, Chinese nationalism, overseas Chinese, the Taiwan issue, China’s global influence, U.S.-China relations and the prospects of China’s future development in the twenty-first century and its impact on U.S.-China relations. The “China threat” notion is critically assessed. The book also makes some suggestions to enable the United States and China to manage their conflicts and to peacefully co-exist to promote mutual interests, international peace, security and prosperity.
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Jan, George Pokung was born on January 6, 1925 in Peking. Son of Yunan and Tehchieh (Lee) January came to the United States, 1955.
Bachelor, National Chengchi University, Nanking, China, 1949. Master of Arts, Southern Illinois University, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1960.
Various positions including editor newspaper/magazine, teacher, writer, dean, 1949-1955. Instructor Chinese New York University, New York City, 1959-1960. Assistant professor political science Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 1961.
Assistant to full professor of government University South Dakota, Vermillion, 1961-1968, director Summer Institute for Asian Studies, 1964-1966. Professor political science University Toledo, 1968-1993, professor emeritus, since 1993, chairman Asian studies program, 1970-1993, director Institute for Asian Studies, 1990-1993. President American Institute of Technology, Toledo, 1993-1900.
Visiting professor political science Beijing University, China, 1988. Honorary research fellow Research Center for Contemporary China, Beijing University, since 1988. Adviser to China University Geological Sciences, Beijing, since 1993.
Honorary chairman board Second High School, Wenzhou Teacher's. College, China, since 2000, frequent commentator on Radio Free Asia,2000—.
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President Chinese Association Greater Toledo, 1983-1984. Board directors Toledo Council on World Affairs, 1969-1976. Chairman keynote session, Symposium on Chinese Americans in the 1990s, Detroit, 1987.
Honorary chairman board Second High School Wenzhou Teachers College, since 2000. Member American Association of University Professors, American Political Science Association, Midwest Political Science Association, Association Asian Studies, Ohio Chinese Academy and Professional Association (board directors since 1991, president 1994-1995), Michigan Chinese Academy and Professional Association (outstanding leadership award 1992), American Association Chinese Studies, International Studies Association, Ohio International Education Association (chairman planning and program committee 1976-1977), Chinese Academy and Professional Association of Mid-American (board directors 1986-1989), American Biographical Institute, Inc. (research board advisors since 1996), International Biographical Center (honorary advisory council), Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Gamma Mu, Phi Beta Delta.
Married Norma Yingchiang Wen, September 28, 1946. Children: Gregory, David, Daniel.