Chancellor Drake Visits China, Promotes Cooperation

Chancellor Michael Drake delivered the keynote address at the 2007 Silk Road to the Future Olympic banner presentation in Beijing, China, on July 27. About 500 students, faculty and staff from universities in America and China attended the ceremony, which included a display of award-winning silk banners and hip-hop and Chinese dance performances.

The ceremony was the highlight of a weeklong visit by Chancellor Drake in which he promoted cultural and educational cooperation and exchange. He met local dignitaries, including Zhang Xiuqin, secretary general of the China Scholarship Council; Daniel W. Piccuta, deputy U.S. ambassador to China; and leaders from Peking University Health Science Center. Chancellor Drake also visited many cultural sites, including the Great Wall and Forbidden City.

The trip was sponsored by the Legends of China Foundation, a group that encourages ties between the U.S. and China.

Chancellor Michael Drake and his wife, Brenda, lead a UC delegation of students, faculty and staff to the Great Wall of China.

Chancellor Drake delivers keynote address in Beijing.

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