CHINA AMERICA HARMONY CONSENSUS FOR WORLD HARMONY

HARMONY CONSENSUS, HARD POWER, LAND OF OPPORTUNITY, CHINA-

AMERICA, SOFT POWER, WORLD HARMONY, DAOIST PHILOSOPHY,
CONFUCIUS, EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE, EASTERN CULTURE, YIN YANG,
HARMONY VALUES, ANCIENT CULTURE, JAMES FALLOWS, HARMONY
RENAISSANCE, HARMONY DIPLOMACY, ATLANTIC MONTHLY, WORLD MEDIA
SUMMIT, WIN WIN DEVELOPMENT, unity in diversity, BRAVE NEW WORLD,
MULTILATERAL WORLD

China and America relations no doubt will be the most important world partnership in the
21st Century. How the two work together will determine the future for our children and
many generations to come. It is essential that both sides reach a harmony consensus for
world harmony. America is currently leading in both hard power and soft power.
America, the most endowed major nation in land and resources, still has a lot of
advantages over China. America is the land of opportunity in the 20th century, and her
established competitive industries and well endowed universities have attracted many
immigrant talents. But, some of these advantages may be reversing because the big
China market is now rising as another land of opportunities for scientific and artistic
talents.

China will surpass America as the global economic power, but it is almost impossible for
her to surpass America in per capital GDP as well as military hard power – unless some
technology breakthrough, such as renewable energy, makes the world a more level
playing field. Until such time, China will have to work hard to play catch up. However,
Chinese leaders know her advantages and disadvantages well enough not to confront
America. Her advantages are her attractive ancient culture, her emphasis of the concept
of scientific development, Confucian emphasis on education and work ethics, and the
rediscovery of universal harmony values, which the world has neglected. China cannot
claim the exclusivity of these advantages in these days of internet communication, just as
America cannot claim exclusivity to technology advantages. In today’s competitive
world, any new breakthrough in essential technology will be learned by all within six
months. It takes some time for America to change direction and to learn harmony values.
But America, the young dynamic country, had learned European Democracy and science
and become the 20th century world power by her natural endowment of resources and a
large market. She can again advocate harmony renaissance and retain her influence to
keep her leadership. This is what is most recommendable to America. The key lies in
America’s willingness to be open to Eastern culture.

From the Daoist philosophy perspective, America is more a Yang than Yin power. By
virtue of her European cultural heritage and her hard power advantage, she is more
inclined to use hard power and confrontational diplomacy. However, the multilateral
world inevitably will be more receptive to Harmony Diplomacy. As discussed in my
previous articles, in Yang there is always Yin and vice versa. Hard confrontational
power unchecked can wear itself out sooner than soft power. America needs to cultivate
more soft power so as to be in a more dynamic balance with China. That is the reason
America must reach Harmony Consensus with China for World Harmony.

China today is more willing to learn from the West than is the West from her. Chinese
government and citizens know more about the West than vice versa. The Chinese media
may be state owned, but are driven by the need to learn from the outside, because of her
government’s policy of reform and opening up. Ultimately, technology advance and
cultural influence is what sustains a nation’s development and progress as long as the
nation is eager to learn. Politics is more transient, and governments can always evolve
towards more harmony with their citizens. A government that is in harmony with her
citizens during her developmental stage will be most stable, regardless of what type of
political system. Harmony is a dynamic balance of all social factors in a nation and
assures unity in diversity that will guarantee stable and sustainable development.

At the moment, America is not as willing to learn from China. American citizens are not
well served by her media with its self-censorship and commercially vested interest for
survival. Asking Americans on the street to name 20 Chinese notables will likely net less
intelligent information than asking that question about important Americans to the
Chinese. The 2009 World Media Summit Beijing declaration for more fair, accurate and
diverse world reporting is a step in the right direction.

Jim, as National Correspondent for Atlantic Monthly and your on-the-scene reporting
from China, you have won the respect from the media that America will listen to. I have
great respect for the articles you have written about China and America, especially your
prescription for America in “How America Can Rise Again?” Like you, I remain hopeful
for America; however, you and I need to write more to bridge East and West differences
for World Harmony. I am coming from the unique position for having written profusely
about Harmony Virtues, Harmony Renaissance, Harmony Consensus, Harmony Faith and
Harmony Diplomacy. Under President Obama, there is a good opportunity for America
to advocate Harmony Renaissance and World Harmony because of his multi-ethnic
background. Harmony belongs to the world. It is the fundamental law of the universe.
No country can claim it exclusively. Harmony for unity in diversity is all-inclusive of
world cultures and religions. America successfully advocated Freedom and Democracy
in the 20th century. We can do it again as the leading Harmony country in the 21st
century. Harmony Renaissance is the next wave of creative energy that mankind is
waiting for to lead us to the next level of accomplishment beyond European Renaissance.

We can pool our resources and influence to be more effective in working for World
Harmony. Harmony Renaissance is the inevitable tide in the coming multilateral win-
win brave New World.

In Service of Harmony Renaissance.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.

Director General
World Harmony Organization
San Francisco, CA
francis@worldharmonyorg.net

Jim,

I am glad you are in support of World Harmony Community. As a matter of fact this is a
great opportunity for China and America to have a dialogue on Harmony Consensus.
Any consensus these two great nations can come up with will enhance the images of both
nations tremendously. If your time is constrained, we do not need to coauthor. I have
momentum and a lot of harmony inspiration going. Terms such as Harmony Virtues,
Harmony Diplomacy, Harmony Consensus, Harmony Faith, and Harmony Renaissance
are being accepted as working nomenclature for harmony values in practice. Based on
the fast spreading trend these terms will become everyday language soon.

We can talk later on in the day. That is better for me also. You can call me after your
meetings at 415.585.2474. I have suggestions for you and me to explore. Or, let me
know what will be good time for me to call. I am free after 2:00 PM my time.

As Americans, we have a responsibility to advocate Harmony Renaissance as a young,

dynamic and destined nation. World Harmony Organization is a non-profit, public
benefit California Corporation. We enjoy great following and we propagate by resonance
through many U.S. blogsites and Internet Media. We can discuss this and your
invaluable opinion when we continue our dialogue.

We can work the synergistic and play very important coordinated cross reference roles
for world harmony, which is the inevitable tide. As it is now, you and I will be
remembered by America and China. You have done great work for U.S. – China
understanding and harmony, which is absolutely essential for world peace and harmony.
Without harmony, peace cannot last. Harmony is dynamic balance and eternal. Peace is
static and end state.

Best

Francis

From: James Fallows <jfallows@gmail.com>

Subject: RE: CHINA AMERICA HARMONY CONSENSUS FOR WORLD HARMONY
To: "'Francis Fung'" <francis@worldharmonyorg.net>
Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 9:17 AM

Greetings Francis – Now I have an adjustment in plans. I am free for a phone

talk from 2:30-2:45 Eastern time, but then I have to go to a (new) meeting at
the magazine’s office. We can talk briefly then, or later in the day –
especially if you are on the west coast.

HERE IS A SHORT VERSION of my situation: I am very much in sympathy with

the analysis you set out for the need for US-China harmonious collaboration.
In my own journalistic way, I’ve been working toward a similar goal.
HOWEVER, as a practical matter I’m not in a position to work out a book
about it. I have two books under contract that I need to finish about three
months from now, and then another one a year after that. I am happy to be
a supportive member of this community. But in practical terms, my book-
writing time really is committed for the year or two ahead.

I thought it was worth giving that info in a clear and friendly way. I am
happy to talk at 2:30 for a limited time, or at more leisure later on in the
day. Thanks and sincere best wishes, Jim

--- On Fri, 1/8/10, Francis Fung <francis@worldharmonyorg.net> wrote:

From: Francis Fung <francis@worldharmonyorg.net>

Subject: Re: CHINA AMERICA HARMONY CONSENSUS FOR WORLD HARMONY
To: DrJCTown@cox.net
Cc: "James Fallows" <jfallows@gmail.com>
Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 12:28 PM

Jim,

Following is added to the attached version. I appreciate if you will do a quick edit. I am
using the short summary to start discussion with James Fallows.

Jim is the leading American journalist that has done great work to increase U.S. China
understanding. The world should be thankful for Jim's objective first hand reporting.
What Jim accomplished is full of insight and is frankly quite rare among Western
reporters. There are a few American thinkers outside of the media however have written
thought provoking essays that are worth reading and constructive.

World Harmony Organization maintains that it is a win win formula for U.S. China to
team up on Harmony Renaissance. America is great in advocating great thinking. China
cannot do it without American consensus. We are all American and we can assorb what
is good East or West.

"Terms such as Harmony Virtues, Harmony Diplomacy, Harmony Consensus, Harmony

Faith and Harmony Renaissance are being accepted as working nomenclature for
harmony values in practice. Based on the fast spreading trend these terms will become
everyday language soon."

Francis
 --- On Fri, 1/8/10, Francis Fung <francis@worldharmonyorg.net> wrote:

From: Francis Fung <francis@worldharmonyorg.net>

Subject: Re: CHINA AMERICA HARMONY CONSENSUS FOR WORLD HARMONY
To: DrJCTown@cox.net
Cc: "James Fallows" <jfallows@gmail.com>
Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 12:28 PM

Jim,

Following is added to the attached version. I appreciate if you will do a quick edit. I am
using the short summary to start discussion with James Fallows.

Jim is the leading American journalist that has done great work to increase U.S. China
understanding. The world should be thankful for Jim's objective first hand reporting.
What Jim accomplished is full of insight and is frankly quite rare among Western
reporters. There are a few American thinkers outside of the media however have written
thought provoking essays that are worth reading and constructive.

World Harmony Organization maintains that it is a win win formula for U.S. China to
team up on Harmony Renaissance. America is great in advocating great thinking. China
cannot do it without American consensus. We are all American and we can assorb what
is good East or West.

"Terms such as Harmony Virtues, Harmony Diplomacy, Harmony Consensus, Harmony

Faith and Harmony Renaissance are being accepted as working nomenclature for
harmony values in practice. Based on the fast spreading trend these terms will become
everyday language soon."

Francis