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China and the world - its hope and aspiration
The G20 Summit in London came and gone. The World’s twenty leaders had a good meeting.
They talked about the hope and aspiration of the people of the world. They talked about how
to tackle the global financial crisis that have affected and going to affect millions of people
around the world. They talked about the failure of our financial and regulatory institutions
around the world. They talked about how to prevent such severe mistakes which were
allowed to occur under the watchful eyes of our regulatory systems around the world.
Ordinary people who suddenly lost all their life-savings in their investments overnight, are
amazed how abuses of their financial matter originated from greedy people in position of
power, can still occur in advanced democratic nations. They are supposed to have all the
checks and balances of abuses in place. It shows that no one is infallible. No matter how good
the system we have devised, there must always be room for review and renewal to meet our
changing human society's needs.
However two fundamental principles which I believe, we must adhere to for the stability and
security of our human society, are that we must be fair and just in our distribution of benefit
and wealth that are created by the people and society in general. The rule of law must apply
to get rid of those people who are corrupt and misused their power of trust.
Rampant greed created by wanton capitalism allowed certain “privileged” people to amass
such amount of obscene wealth and material gain, are not sustainable. The G20 talked about
environmental effect of climate changes and its sustainability. They must also talk about these
imbalances and such great disparity created among the richest and poorest of this world.
Dynasties came and gone because of this problem. There are also causes of environmental
and social problems. If it is allowed to continue, more social conflicts, upheavals and violent
civil unrest and even wars among nations will occur again. History teaches us valuable
lessons but people in power and greed can easily ignore these problems until it is too late.
They are blind by their abuses of power and wealth. "Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts
absolutely". These are powerful words spoken by our historians and predecessors so that our
future generations will not follow its corrupted footstep.
In so-called "advanced capitalist society" like the USA and the likes, we have placed too much
emphasis on money and material wealth. We also have placed too much emphasis on
so-called "successful businesses and businessmen and women" for making a lot of money for
themselves, i.e. the top echelon of the “privileged” few. Sure they are picked to lead
businesses and they are the fortunate few who by virtue of opportunity assigned to them in
their privileged positions, able to create jobs and wealth for society with adequate
remunerations for a job well done. The rest of the wealth should be redistributed to the people
for greater common good in education, health, welfare and infrastructure facilities etc. Bear in
mind that any successful business relies on millions of "poor" white and blue collar workers'
effort and sweat. The bosses, employers and employees play their parts to make it a success.
Each cannot be successful without the other’s contribution. Why should their remuneration be
such an obscene returns for the privileged few only? Why are they allowed to enjoy the fruit of
millions who toiled for their companies. And some employees are left destitute at the end in
third world countries. These "poor" workers in any country left destitute long enough, will be a
time-bomb for any worthwhile leader to ponder. We are fortunate to have employers like Bill
Gate who are willing to share some of their wealth. However there is no guarantee that
anyone will follow his good example. Compare to what the State can do, Bill Gate’s
contribution is not that significant either at the end of the day. Millions still go hungry to be fed
at this stage around the world. Relying on charity is not the answer. It is the State’s
responsibility to look after the welfare of her citizens. Charity is only a bonus on top of that.
The culture of giving is good for any civilised human society and must be promoted
along with the spirit of mutual help, assistance and respect among fellow citizens.
China has prospered over last thirty years due to opening up of their resources and workforce.
She has a lot to think about its stability and security for its people. She carries the hope and
aspiration of not just 1.3 billion people but overseas Chinese and their families tied to China
for one reason or another. Now she also carries some financial responsibility to the rest of the
world in the process of globalisation. "Made in China" goods and services are now part of the
world's market whether you like it or not. That also brings responsibility with it. Majority of the
workers in China at present are being "exploited" again by their Chinese bosses and
employers as well as their foreign bosses and employers. It is ironic that Communist Party of
China together with other justice seeking parties and organizations founded the People's
Republic of China on 1st October 1949 to end exploitation of workers and farmers etc and
liberate their people from sheer inequality at the time. Sixty years later, it seems that the
principles have been forgotten by the ruling Communist Party of China. I hope not in the
future.
Opening up China since 1978 to the world for exchanges and doing businesses with
foreigners is the sensible thing to do. It is aimed to create wealth and knowledge for the
people of China. However China must not create another lot of greedy and wanton capitalists
who care only to make money for themselves and their cronies and companies. They do not
take care of their workers properly, white and blue collar alike, who are the backbone for
the creation of their wealth. The Government of China must be aware of their responsibility to
their people according to the constitution that they are there to serve their people, fight for
inequality, protect their well being and welfare from exploitation by their own people and
foreigners. It is the responsibility of any country's government to set good standard and create
stable institutions to safeguard and protect the rights of their citizens from sheer and cruel
exploitation. A good day's work for a good day's pay must be the rule and the universal law
for every human society in this world. This should be the product of our modern human
civilization which more advanced western and eastern democratic nations have been trying to
do last 60 years. This global financial crisis showed that they are not perfect either. There are
a lot China and the West can learn from each other. China has made a lot of mistakes last 60
years and wanting to be corrected and so has the West. One thing we must not do is to let the
greedy and powerful capitalists prevail. As we learn from history unchecked greed and power
create corruption and corruption in turns creates conflicts and wars in larger scale. The world
has to cooperate to get rid of various corrupted practices, regimes and their culprits. The West
led by USA and European Union, the East led by China , India and Japan, and the rest of G20
power houses have a lot to learn from one another and cooperate to create a better world for
all.
With my best wishes
Dr Ka Sing Chua
President
World Huaren Federation
www.huaren.org

Editorial Comment

Last issues we featured the ideas of Chinese leaders Presient Hu Jintao and Premier Wen
Jiabao on how to tackle the economic crisis of the century. This issue we feature the idea of
some Western leaders like Prime Minister Gordon Brown, President Barack Obama and
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd . We also feature Indian Prime Minister's idea as well because
India with its population size like China is another new economy to be reckoned with in this
21st century of global development.
We are grateful for the continuous support from Prof. Da Hsuan Feng, Prof. Dave Wang and
K.C Boey.
In this issue we feature some voices from our old members of Huaren group like Joe Tan,
Richard Low, Joseph Tsang, Larry Du, Edward Liu etc Thank you all for your contribution.
We welcome new writers and contributions in our future issues.
Once again I would like to take this opportunity to thank Matthew Lee for designing a
magnificent Cover featuring G20 Summit and Dr Yit Seng Yow and Jame Yin for helping to
collate the articles.
Happy readings and your constructive comment and suggestion are always welcome.
Dr Ka Sing Chua
Editorial Board

WHF Mission Statement

To ensure that Huaren are treated with dignity wherever they are, by promoting the well-beings of all peoples, and by cultivating in Huaren and non-Huaren the spirit of living together as communities of equal citizens.

Objectives

• To serve as a forum for Huaren around the world to discuss issues which concern them and address those concerns where appropriate.
• To foster understanding and relationships among Huaren and non-Huaren.
• To promote civil societies based on the rule of law, democracy, liberty, universal values, human rights, and fair and equal access to resources.
• To foster the development of a non-partisan national, regional and international network to support and promote a worldwide peace movement committed to transparent and accountable governance.
• To promote the culture of peace through non-discriminatory multicultural policies based on mutual respect, tolerance, the sharing of resources/information and the elimination of poverty through sustainable development.
• To encourage and support Huaren in their fair and active participation in the political, educational, social, cultural and economic processes of their respective countries.
• To form strategic alliances with Huaren and non-Huaren organisations worldwide with common aims and objectives.

*** Huaren are people of Chinese origin by birth, descent and heritage inside and outside China.***

Dear Huaren

The proposed project has been brain-stormed by a group of Huaren for your consideration.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dr Sun Yatsen Global Huaren/Chinese Foundation:

A proposal for global Chinese communities

IN PREVIOUS President messages, I have been promoting an ideal system of government and civilised society. I have drawn inspiration from thousands of years of Huaren/Chinese civilisation and the Western modernity that has informed my thinking in the 35 years I have lived in Australia. A synthesis of values of East and West is none more urgent than in these days of fear of terrorism since September 11, 2001.

  A group of us has been brainstorming this idea of setting up an independent and professionally run foundation inspired by Dr Sun Yatsen. The Dr Sun Yatsen Global Huaren/Chinese Foundation would combine the ideals of good governance and government such as those founded on the Nobel Institute, Rockefeller Foundation, Bill Gates Foundation and others. To those objectives we might add the promotion of excellence in all areas of humanity and entrepreneurship, transparency, accountability of government of the people, by the people for the people, and last but not least, actively seeking to assist the disadvantaged citizens of our world.  The Dr Sun Yatsen Global Huaren/Chinese Foundation has the ultimate aim to “cultivate peace and harmony for all people” as stated in the mission and charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. All these are consistent with the teachings of Confucius (551-479BC) drawn to my attention by a member of the discussion group, Alice Chung ChaoTang. Alice is a social activist in the United States who is a director/trustee of the American Sun Yat-Sen Spartacus Charitable Remainder Unit Trust (ASYSS CRT).

  In The Book of Rites, Confucius wrote: “When the Great Way prevails, the world belongs to all. Men of great virtue and talent are elected who will cultivate mutual trust and promote universal understanding. Thus, men do not regard as their parents only their own parents, nor treat as their children only their own children. Sufficient provision is secured for the aged till their final hours, employment assured for the able-bodied, and funds provided for the loving care of the young. The widowers, widows, orphans, the childless, and those who are disabled by diseases or mishaps are all adequately cared for. Each man has his duty, and each woman her man. While they detest those who throw away things wastefully, they do not hoard things for their own self-gratification. Disliking idleness, they labor, but not alone with a view to their own advantage. In this way, selfish acts of cheating and profiteering are discouraged and find no way to arise. Robbers, burglars and the undesirables of society have disappeared. Therefore, the front doors remain open and need not be locked. This is the state of what I shall call Universal Harmony and Peace (Da Tong).”
– as translated by Richard Low, research scientist, the US Army Atmospheric Science Res. Lab.

  That is the society and the world that we all dream of for us and members of our family and friends to live in. We want no less for other fellow citizens as well.

  Over the epochs of human civilisation, many great leaders have come expounding these guiding principles. Taking more recent history, we have the French Revolution with its ideals encapsulated in “ liberty, fraternity and equality”. George Washington (Farewell Address), Thomas Jefferson (Inauguration Address), Abraham Lincoln (The Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation), Martin Luther King (I have a dream address) (reference 1) and many other US leaders have preached these same ideals after the American adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Modern European leaders have been no exception. Lord Acton has stood out for his declaration of the democratic institution to prevent corruption of power and greed: “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” That can happen in all areas of human activities: politics, business, academics, professional careers, non-government organisations.

  Dr Sun Yatsen, father of China democracy, picked the best of the teachings of East and West. He had the teaching of “Tian Xie Da Tong”in mind. His hope was to create a model Chinese nation incorporating the best civilized rules and constitutional governments from the East and West. His message was loud and clear, but his followers failed him with all the hallmarks of corruption of power and greed, the universal human folly and weakness. Dynasties came and went in China as in Europe, India and elsewhere. The same mistakes made by humans repeated themselves over the history of human civilisation, East and West.

  The Dr Sun Yatsen Global Huaren/Chinese Foundation aims to promote those guiding principles of good governance and government to avoid human folly and corruption of power and greed. Bill Gates, on a visit to Australia, declared that his contribution no matter how big was small compared with what a good government could do. What the people can do can complement what a good government does.

  A good society, I believe, has to rely on its citizens being able to speak up freely to stop the corruption of power and greed. If the people are not supreme, the corruption of power and greed will lead to dictatorial governance and governments. The Dr Sun Yatsen Global Huaren/Chinese Foundation will be a watchdog for the people, as other NGOs. The Foundation will help kindle the spirit of kinship and community living, and keep an eye on governments at the same time.

  Chinese communities around the world are not short of well-resourced people. We need to open their eyes to what a concerted effort can achieve. A contribution of one US dollar from every Chinese in this world will pool US$1.3 billion. There is only so much one can spend in one's life time and we cannot take it away with us when we depart from this world. I believe it is everyone's dream to leave something worthwhile for your future generation,.no matter how big or small.   Your generosity will be noted. With all the goodwill in mind, we urge you to consider supporting this idea.

  We have the knowledge and the means to get the Foundation up and running. Please consider this proposal and give generously when it is set up. We shall appoint professional skilled management to run it. We believe in evolutionary change, eschewing revolution with violent action. We support the rule of civilised law and oppose the use of violence and wars to resolve human conflict. May peace reign so that people can develop into model citizens of flowering people. That is, after all, the literal meaning of Huaren.

We look forward to your comments, suggestions, support and contribution.

  Happy living and good health.

Dr Ka Sing Chua

President

World Huaren Federation

www.chineseworldnet.org

30 September 2005

Reference 1 : "Speeches that changed the world" -- the stories and transcripts of the moments that made history, published in 2005 by Murdoch Books Pty Ltd.  

世界华人联络会主席致辞

孙中山全球华人基金会

 全球华人社区倡议书

在之前的主席致辞中，我一直在倡导一种理想的政府体制和文明社会。我从几千年的中华文明中获得灵感；同时，我在澳洲居住了35年，西方的现代化也一直启发着我的思考。自从2001年9•11事件之后，在大家都畏惧恐怖主义的日子里，东西方价值观的融合显得尤为紧迫。

 受孙中山博士的启发，我们这个群体一直在酝酿成立一个独立的专业化运作的基金会。孙中山全球华人基金会将整合那些体现在诺贝尔学院、洛克菲勒基金会，比尔•盖茨基金会的追求中的好的管理和政府理想。此外，提升所有地区人类和企业的品质、提高政府的透明度和一个民有、民治、民享政府的公信力也是我们的目标。最后，但并非最不重要的是，要积极寻求去帮助我们这个世界的弱势族群。孙中山华人基金会的最终目标就是“为全人类谋求和平与和谐”，一如《联合国宪章》和《世界人权宣言》所宣告的。所有这些也是和孔子（前551—前479）的教诲相一致的。我要感谢这个讨论组的一个成员——唐崇昭博士，是她把我的目光引向孔子的教诲。唐崇昭博士是美国社会活动家，美国孙中山斯巴达克斯慈善信托基金会(ASYSS CRT)的主席和董事。

这就是我们大家为自己，为家人，为朋友所梦想的社会和世界，我们也希望地球上的其它公民跟我们一起分享这个世界。

在人类文明的众多纪元里，许多伟人都对这些指导性的原则做出过阐发。以最近的历史为例，我们有法国大革命及其“自由、平等、博爱”的信念。乔治•华盛顿（告别演说）、汤姆斯•杰斐逊（就职演说）、亚伯拉罕•林肯（葛底斯堡演说，解放宣言）、马丁•路德•金（我有一个梦想的演说）。许多美国领导人在美国采用《独立宣言》后也一直在倡导同样的理想。现代欧洲领导人也没有例外。阿克顿站出来发表民主制度的宣言，防止权力的腐败和贪婪。他说：“权力导致腐败，绝对的权力导致绝对的腐败。”腐败会发生在政治、经济、学术、职业生涯和非政府组织等人类活动的各个领域。

中国民主之父孙中山博士选择了最好的东西方教义。“天下大同”的理想被他终身拥抱。他希望建立一个融合了东西方最优秀的文明规则和立宪政府的模范的中华民族。他的声音是洪亮而清晰的，但是他的追随者们却因为腐败和贪婪这一人类普遍的蠢行和缺点背叛了他的理想。中国的朝代更迭和欧洲、印度以及其他国家是一样的。在东西方人类文明发展史上，人类不断重复犯下同样的错误。

孙中山全球华人基金会旨在倡导这些好的管理和政府的指导原则以防止人性的荒唐、权力的腐败和贪婪。比尔•盖茨在访问澳洲时曾宣称：他的贡献无论多大，和一个好的政府的贡献比较起来，仍然是微不足道的。人民所做的可以对一个好的政府所做的加以补充。

我相信，一个运作良好的社会的标志是公民可以自由地发表言论以杜绝权力的腐败和贪婪。如果不把人民放在至高无上的地位，权力的腐败和贪婪就会导致独裁的管理和政府。孙中山全球华人基金会将像其他非政府组织一样，充当人民的监察员。本基金会将帮助推动华人紧密团结的精神和华人的社区生活。同时密切关注政府的一举一动。

全世界的华人社区不乏有识之士。我们需要他们与我们一起携手努力来实现我们的目标。每个中国人贡献1美元，也就是13亿美元。在人的一生中，所花所费其实就那么一点，当我们离开这个世界的时候，什么也带不走。我相信我们每个人都希望给下一代留下一些有价值的东西，不管其价值是大还是小。你的慷慨将被永远铭记。为了实现这些良好的愿望，我们敦促您考虑支持这个想法。

我们目前拥有一定的知识和方法使基金会成长和运作起来。请各位考虑这一建议并给予大力支持。我们将聘请熟练的专业管理人才来管理这一基金。我们相信渐进的变化，不苟同暴力革命。我们支持用文明法则统领人类社会，反对运用暴力和战争来解决人类冲突。祈愿和平能永远存在，这样一来人民便能发展成为优秀的模范公民。那就是“华人”一词的字面涵义。

我们期待着您的评论、建议、支持和奉献。

 祝各位生活幸福，身体健康。

蔡家声医生

世界华人联络会主席

www.chineseworldnet.org

2005年9月30日 

This is a historical letter by our general secretary Mr Joe Tan of New Zealand when he and some other dedicated Huaren who started this website Huaren organisation in March 1998.
I reprint this to remind us how importance this message is.

Please link us up with your Chinese communities websites around the world to share this message and help one and another in times of need and crisis.Please contact Dr Yit Seng Yow yitseng@gmail.com or James Yin james.yin@webalive.com.au for linking to our websites.

Thank you for linking up with us as Unity is strength.

Best regards
President
Dr Ka Sing Chua
www.huaren.org/ www.chineseworldnet.org

http://www.sandiegochinese.net/htmls/indonesi.htm

The Plight of the Chinese in Indonesia

I am JT from the Huaren Organization which was formed some 6 weeks ago by a few Chinese working professionals of different nationalities around the world. I was just a quiet Research Chemist doing my job quietly in New Zealand until I read the horrible news about the racial violence and scapegoating of Chinese in Indonesia.
This kind of nasty periodic event has been going on for decades. The Chinese, especially the poor, has been the victim of inhumane racial discrimination. They are banned from participating in politics, learning Chinese languages, or even using their Chinese names.

For all the decades of suffering, Chinese outside Indonesia looked away from them, pretended nothing happened, or were too embarrassed or too scared to talk about it.

After having read several messages regarding the plight of the Chinese in Indonesia posted at the various Chinese news group, I was very upset and contacted several of them to be proactive rather than just moan and groan like the past generations. So we started a campaign some 6 weeks ago urging people to fax and email messages to the Indonesian embassy urging their government to take steps now to stop the violence against Chinese and stop blaming them for their financial crisis.

The financial disasters come about because of Indonesian government's incompetence and corruption. The ultra Muslim extremists now want to bar Chinese business man from certain business activities, and take away their business and pass it to their own Muslim people. Initially our campaign was purely exposing the horrible violence and discrimination at the internet news groups. As the numbers of supporters increases beyond our expectation, we decided to build a web site with a team of very passionate Chinese computer web site experts, computer engineers, and academics to coordinate the effort of supporters and for supporters to post their messages.

We received so many heart warming email from around the world, even from places we don't expect such as Japan and Germany. I have witnessed Chinese showing so much care about fellow Chinese. I was so wrong. Our intention was trying to promote a strong spirit of cooperation, help among Chinese of all nationalities world wide, so that we will be in a stronger position to serve a notice to the Indonesian government and their anti-Chinese politicians.

The reason I believe why the Chinese people is such an easy target to any racist group is because most Chinese are too soft, avoid speaking out, and hardly put up a 'fight', despite the fact we are the largest group in the world. I come to this conclusion from watching the wild animals on TV. The hunting animals will always pick the easiest victim such as the weakest one (one that never fights back or not able to defend oneself), or a group of victims that never cooperate to fight back or defend themselves.

From the email we received so far, the attitude has changed for the better, most want to know more and how they can help. I am sure our campaign has finally make Chinese to be so much more cooperative and caring for fellow Chinese.

Please visit www.huaren.org , it's not completed yet but it will give you enough idea of our objective.

My purpose of contacting you is asking your organization to cooperate with us to help those Chinese in Indonesia even just by linking to our web site and let as many people known of our mission and our web site address.

JT

Date Posted: March 1998