Welcome to the Associated Colleges in China (ACC), a summer, fall, and spring intensive Chinese language program sponsored by Hamilton in consortium with Oberlin and Kenyon Colleges and Lawrence University and hosted by Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) in Beijing. We offer a unique program, filled with opportunities, and your time with us promises to be richly rewarding. This handbook contains a great deal of information, some of which must be acted on immediately. We ask that you read these pages very carefully and follow all instructions exactly. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact ACC. Advisory Board Members Jianhua Bai, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chinese, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Kenyon College. Five years of teaching experience at the Chinese Summer School of Middlebury College. Qiusha Ma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chinese, Oberlin College. Three years of teaching experience at Oberlin College. Four years of teaching experience at Case Western Reserve University. Seven summers of teaching experience at Beloit College. Kuo-ming Sung, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chinese and Linguistics, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Lawrence University. Five years teaching experience at UCLA’s Chinese Summer Program. Hong Gang Jin, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chinese and Director, East Asian Languages and Literature Program, Hamilton College. Five years of teaching experience at Chinese Summer School of Middlebury College and at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Cornelius C. Kubler, Ph.D. Professor of Chinese and Chair, Department of Asian Studies, Williams College. Former Director of the American Institute in Taiwan Chinese Language and Area Studies School and Chair of the Department of Asian and African Languages, Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State. Faculty and Staff for 2000-2001 Hong Gang Jin, General Director Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Associate Professor of Chinese at Hamilton College. Shengli Feng, Field Director Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania, Associate Profesor of Chinese, Director and Teaching Assistant Supervisor, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Kansas. Qunhu Li, Coordinator in Beijing since 1996 M.A. in Modern Languages from the People´s University in Beijing, Lecturer at Tianjin Teacher´s Training College. Hsin-hsin Liang, Coordinator for Second Year Chinese since 1998 Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Michigan; former Director (1997) of Asian Summer Language Institute, Department of Asian Languages and Acting Coordinator of the Chinese language program at the University of Michigan. (1997-1999 and Summer 2000) Christina Stamboly, Program Assistant. Local Chinese Language Instructors, ACC carefully recruits and trains approximately 20 local Chinese instructors with B.A. and M.A. degrees in various fields. Host Institution Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) is a comprehensive institution of higher learning with emphasis on economic management. Located in a bustling area of Beijing, the university enjoys modern conveniences and is near many points of cultural interest. The university has about 4,700 full-time students, including students from over twenty foreign countries, and has a faculty of over 1,000. The university is well equipped with modern educational facilities. The university library has a collection of one million books. Its Institute of Economics, Institute of Population Studies, Institute of Real Estate Studies, Institute of Labor Economics, Law School, Accounting Office, and Publishing House all enjoy good reputations. Schedule Summer Term June 21, 22 Departure from U.S. June 23 Registration June 24 Placement and orientation June 25 Convocation and local excursion June 26 Classes begin July 20 Midterm examination July 21 Field Trip August 18 Final examination August 21 Dormitory closes Fall Term August 27, 28 Departure from U.S. August 29 Registration at CUEB August 30 Placement August 31 Orientation September 1 Local excursion September 3 Convocation September 4 Classes begin September 27 Field Trip I October 13 Mid-term examination November 1 Field Trip II December 1 Final examination December 4 Dormitory closes Spring Term January 23, 24 Depart from U.S. January 25 Registration at CUEB January 26 Placement examination January 27 Orientation January 28 Local excursion January 29 Convocation January 30 Classes begin March 9 Mid-term examination March 12-17 Spring break and Field Trip I April 11-15 Field Trip II May 11-12 Final examination May 15 Dormitory closes ACC and CUEB cannot accommodate students who arrive before 6/23/00 for the summer, or before 1/25/01 for the spring. Students planning to arrive early should make their own arrangements. Moreover, those students enrolled in the fall & spring terms should be aware that housing during the period between the two terms is their own responsibility. The ACC office will, at the student’s cost, help make housing arrangements upon the student’s request. A calendar with more specific information for the three terms is enclosed. Passport If you already have a passport, please ensure that it is valid until at least 6 months after your last day in China. If not, it must be renewed. If you do not have a passport, the Blue Pages of your telephone book will indicate the location of the passport office nearest you. A passport application form is enclosed. Your address in Beijing will be as follows: Associated Colleges in China Center for International Exchanges Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) Hong Miao, Chao Yang Men Wai Beijing P.R.China 100026 In addition to the passport application form, to apply for a passport you will need the original or a certified copy of the following: Proof of Citizenship (one of the following) United States birth certificate Previously issued passport Proof of naturalization, if you are a naturalized citizen Identification (one of the following) Driver’s license Government ID card Previously issued passport Photographs Two photographs measuring 2” by 2” The passport fee is $55 for a renewal and $65 for an original. New passports are usually valid for 10 years. We suggest that you register your passport with the U.S. Embassy immediately upon your arrival in Beijing. This will make it easier to have a new passport issued in the event that yours is lost or stolen. Important: We must have your passport number no later than March 15, 2000, for the summer and/or fall terms, and by October 20, 2000, for the spring term.. Chinese Visa By the middle of April and the middle of November, ACC will provide each student with a visa application form and official invitation (JW202) from CUEB to apply for an “F” visa. The “F” visa is valid for one entry into China within a period of up to six months. To avoid the premature expiration of your visa, the best time to apply is a month and a half before your departure. (Special instructions will apply to those who plan to travel to Tibet). ACC cannot assume responsibility for securing visas for students. When applying for a visa, you will be asked to present the following: A valid passport Four passport-size photographs Official invitation (JW202) from Capital University of Economics and Business. Application fee for a U.S. citizen: $30 for one single entry. Since the Embassy does not accept personal checks you must use a money order payable to Embassy of the People’s Republic of China. Please see Appendix for a list of fees for nationals of other countries. It usually takes ten working days to process your application if it is sent by mail. You should include a return envelope with postage sufficient for certified, registered or express mail. Do not use metered postage. For a faster return, you may send a self-addressed label or airbill, prepaid or with your account number, and an envelope of a delivery agent such as Federal Express. When your visa has been completed, your passport will be sent back to you. You should find no items other than your passport in the envelope returned to you. Once you receive your passport, please verify the following: That there is a visa stamp in your passport That it is valid for 180 days for entry into China (the number of days pertains only to the number of days for which entry to China is valid, not to the length of stay). It is important that you verify that you have received the proper visa. If you receive an incorrect visa, you may be fined heavily for each day of your stay in China. Once your passport and visa have been returned to you, please make a photocopy of the page with the visa stamp and send it to us so that we may verify that you have received the correct document. In doing this, we hope to prevent students from being fined for holding incorrect visas while in China. Chinese Consulates in North America Consulate General of the PRC 100 West Erie St. Chicago, IL 60610 Tel: (312) 803-0095 Fax: (312) 803-0122 Consulate General of the PRC 3417 Montrose Boulevard Houston, TX 77006 (713) 524-4311 Fax: (713) 524-7656 Consulate General of the PRC 443 Shatto Place Suite # 300 Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 380-2506 Fax (213) 380-1961 Consulate General of the PRC 520 Twelfth Ave. New York, NY 10036 (212) 330-7409 Fax: (212) 502-0245 Consulate General of the PRC 1450 Laguna Street San Francisco, CA 94115 Phone: (415) 563-4857 Fax: (415) 563-0494 Embassy of the PRC 2300 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 Phone: (202) 328-2517 Fax: (202) 328-1961 Embassy of the PRC 411-415 St. Andrew’s Street Ottawa, Ontario Kin 5H3 CANADA Consulate General of the PRC 240 Saint George Street Toronto, Ontario M5R 2P4 CANADA Phone: (416) 964-7575 Consulate General of the PRC 3380 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3K3 CANADA Phone: (604) 736-3910 Please e-mail ACC once you have received your visa so that we may ensure that all students have the necessary documents in order to travel to Beijing. Our e-mail address is acchina@hamilton.edu. Generally speaking, all students are responsible for arranging their own transportation from the airport in Beijing to CUEB. Information on various modes of transportation from the airport follows, and a map with directions to CUEB will be provided. Traveling separately to Beijing Students participating in both the summer & fall sessions who would prefer to travel separately from the group must notify us of their plans no later than April 20th. Information about when and where summer and summer & fall session students will meet the ACC Field Director in Beijing, Professor Feng, will be provided. Fall session only and spring session only students are responsible for arranging their own transportation from the airport in Beijing to CUEB. Information on various modes of transportation from the airport follows, and a map with directions to CUEB will be provided. How to get to Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) By Taxi Taxis are the most convenient means of transportation for getting to CUEB. They cost approximately 80-100 kuai (a 15 kuai toll fee is additional). Make sure to tell the driver that the university you are going to is Beijing Jingji Xueyuan at Hong miao*. If you fail to specify this, some taxi drivers may take you to another campus in the far northeastern end of Beijing. If the taxi driver does not know how to get to CUEB, tell him/her to take Dongsanhuan beilu (Third Ring Rd., N.E.) to Chaoyanglu, then get off at Hong miao. At the airport, be sure to follow the signs to the taxi station to avoid drivers who might come up to you in the airport. Also, be sure that when you go to the taxi station you ask the driver to put the meter on and also ask for a receipt . The characters for Hong2miao4 are: By Airbus If you want to be adventurous and take a cheaper means of transportation, you can take an airbus at 16 kuai. You should go to the domestic flights area at the airport and get on the airbus that goes to Xidan as its final stop. Get off at Chaoyangmen or Sanyuanqiao, and then take a taxi to CUEB for about 20-30 kuai. Be forewarned that space for luggage is very limited on the Airbus. Traveling with the group ACC can arrange airplane tickets at group rates for students who will start their term in the summer. It is very important that all students return their travel form to ACC by March 15, 2000, in order to make such arrangements. Tickets for group rates must be purchased as soon as possible, and definite numbers are needed. Those who do not return their forms by the deadline will be unable to take advantage of the group rate, which is often much better than regular fares. Every organization needs some regulations in order to function effectively. The administration of the Program has tried to minimize these, since we plan to treat you as serious and mature adults who do not need a written rule for every occasion. Nevertheless, for your own protection, and to support the goals of the Program, some guidelines are necessary. We include these here so that you fully understand in advance the intensity of our program and what our regulations are. Language Pledge Only Chinese will be spoken, especially with other members of the group, roommates, teachers and staff. This is the Program’s most important regulation and constitutes the very backbone of its philosophy. The purpose of the Language Pledge is to help you become immersed in the language and to encourage you not only to speak Chinese but to think Chinese as well. When English is spoken by students, full immersion into the language is not possible and the learning process is hindered. Only in the case of dire emergency, or if you must speak to someone who doesn’t understand Chinese, should you consider reverting to English. Failure to adhere to this regulation will result in the following disciplinary action: first offense: written warning second offense: one full grade reduction for courses taken in that term third offense: expulsion from the program Students who are not able to observe this rule faithfully should not be with our Program. The ACC Committee is charged with confirming the expulsion of any student who does not conform to the Language Pledge. Honor Code Any form of academic dishonesty-cheating, falsification, misrepresentation, forgery, or plagiarism-is a serious offense in any academic community. In the ACC program, such dishonesty will normally result in removal from the course, expulsion from the Program, or both. It is essential, therefore, that every student understand the standards of academic honesty. Plagiarism is a violation of intellectual honesty. The practice of intellectual honesty is the foundation of an academic community. Effective evaluation of student work and helpful instruction can take place only in an environment where intellectual honesty is respected. Plagiarism represents a failure to acknowledge the source of ideas or language gained from another person when used in any paper, exercise, or project submitted in a course. All students will sign an Honor Code upon arrival. In all cases, the Field Director reserves the right to suspend a student whose academic work or social conduct warrants such an action. Attendance and Class Preparation Only the most serious circumstances should prevent you from completing daily class preparations and attending every class. Our instructors have been advised that you are an extremely hardworking group, so they will expect you to be serious and conscientious students. We intend to enforce the regulations concerning attendance and class preparation strictly. Illegal Drugs Will Not Be Tolerated Possession of illegal drugs may result in official action by Chinese authorities. The right of “habeas corpus” does not apply abroad and pre-trial detention can last several months. Also, Chinese officials may conduct searches at customs entry and exit points for drugs and other contraband. Anyone found with contraband is subject to punishment as specified in Chinese law, and neither ACC nor the US Embassy can interfere with the work of the Chinese legal system. For this reason, ACC strictly forbids drug use among students enrolled in our program. If the ACC resident staff finds a student using or carrying any drugs, including marijuana, within the dormitory or anywhere on campus, the student will be immediately expelled from the Program. The ACC advisory committee reserves the right to dismiss from ACC any student who violates the laws of the host country, including those that relate to use, possession, or distribution of drugs. Notify the Field Director Whenever You Leave Beijing So that we may provide you with assistance in an emergency, we ask that you notify the Field Director whenever you leave Beijing for any reason. The Field Director reserves the right to expel from the program any student who does not comply with the aforementioned rules, is physically aggressive or destructive ofproperty, violates the dignity or rights of others, disrupts the educational fun ction of the Program, is otherwise harmful to its operation or its relation with the host country and affiliated institutions, or demonstrates inability to participate constructively in the Program. The Field Director is responsible for disciplinary action. The Field Director may issue a written warning or place a student on probation if he or she judges that the circumstances do not warrant immediate dismissal. Expulsion is accompanied by notification to the student’s home institution and parents. While a glance at the above might suggest a rather rigid structure, we are sure that you will find that your lives in China will be relatively free and uncontrolled. Living abroad, in fact, requires considerable maturity and responsibility on the part of the student. We enclose a copy of these rules and regulations. Please sign in the space provided and return. Medical Insurance All participants of the Program must submit proof of proper medical insurance coverage for their stay in Beijing. If you are currently insured and have ascertained that your coverage extends to Asia, please indicate on the enclosed form: (1) the name of your insurance company, (2) your policy number, and (3) the amount and type of coverage. If you need to purchase insurance or need additional coverage, we recommend Hinchcliff International’s Preferred Health Plan (call 607-257-0100 and ask for Mrs. Roman). Be sure to mention that you are a participant in the Associated Colleges in China program at Hamilton College. Inoculations Enclosed is a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which addresses the issue of inoculations as well as a variety of health matters. You should read this report carefully. At this time, no immunizations are required for travel to the People’s Republic of China from the United States. If you are traveling to China from an infected area (many southeast Asian and south African locations are considered infected areas), immunizations may be required. Although inoculations are not mandatory for travel from the United States, ACC strongly recommends the following vaccinations: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Japanese Encephalitis Malaria Tetanus Typhoid Fever Please be sure to schedule the vaccinations as early as possible since many of them are administered in a series with three to six months between shots. Also, some immunizations may have slight side effects. You should also ask your doctor for advice regarding immunizations, including tetanus and flu shots. You may also call the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta (404-639-3311), log on to their web site at http://www.cdc.gov for the most current information, or call the U.S. Department of Public Health Disease Control in Maryland (301-443-2610). You should bring a copy of your immunization record with you as well as an adequate supply of any prescription or non-prescription medications that you might require. Any pre-existing medical condition, especially upper respiratory and gastro-intestinal problems, may be exacerbated by life in China. If you become ill, you should seek medical attention immediately. It is a good idea to find out if you are allergic to penicillin, as it is often prescribed. Local Clinics and Hospitals for Emergencies We believe that you are likely to find Chinese medical services adequate to your needs. For minor illnesses such as colds, the flu, stomachaches, diarrhea, and sore throats, we recommend one of the following clinics: International Medical (Guo2ji4 yi1liao2 zhong1xin1) Beijing Lufthansa Centre No. 50 (Office Building, Main Floor) 50 Liangmaqiao Rd. Tel: 6465-1561/2/3; Fax: 6465-1984 Sino-German Polyclinic (Zhong1de2 he2zuo4 zhen3suo3) Landmark Tower, B-1 8 Beidongsanhuan lu Tel: 6501-1983, 6501-6688, Ext. 20903 Full clinic with foreign doctors. Outpatient services only. (Less expensive and close to campus.) Asia Emergency Assistance Center 2-1-1 Tayuan Diplomatic Office Building 14 Liangmahe Nanlu Administration: 462 9199 24 hours: 462-9100 Clinic: 6462 9112; Fax: 6462 9111 Offers a broad range of medical services. A number of English-speaking doctors and nurses. (A little more expensive than Sino-German Clinic, but better service. Cash/Credit card.) For other illnesses and emergencies of a more serious nature, the Asia Emergency Assistance, Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital, and Capital Hospital all have foreigner clinics and foreigner wards and provide better service than other hospitals. These hospitals are about 20-30 minutes away from Capital University of Economics and Business by taxi. Their addresses and phone numbers are: Asia Emergency Assistance 2-1-1 Tayuan Diplomatic Building 14 Liangmahe Nanlu Tel: 6462-9100; Fax: 6462-9111 (24-hour emergency service; staff are mostly expats) Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital (Zhong1ri4 You3hao3 Yi1yuan4) Address: Hepingli Beikou Clinic Hours: Monday through Sunday, 8:00 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 4:00 Telephone: 86-10-6422-1122 Capital Hospital (Shou3du1 or Xie2he2 Yi1yuan4) Emergency Room Location: 1 Shuaifuyuan Hutong off Wangfujing Clinic Location: Dong Dan Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Telephone: 86-10-6529-6114 For dental problems, the Beijing Medical School dental clinic at Weigongcun is one of the best places to go. For dental problems, the Beijing Medical School dental clinic at Weigongcun is one of the best places to go. In case of an emergency, you or the authorities should call the ACC office at CUEB (6506-4941). Family members who wish to communicate a family emergency may reach you at your phone number (see CUEB Phone Numbers). If they are unable to reach you, they may call the ACC office. Additional Health Insurance In addition to the health insurance mentioned above, ACC will make available to all participants the application forms for International Student Identity Cards (ISIC). These cards provide students with Sickness and Accident Insurance as well as a 24-hour toll-free ISIC Help Line. The Sickness and Accident Insurance covers the cardholder for basic accident, sickness and emergency evacuation (up to $25,000.00) outside the U.S. The Help Line provides students with medical, legal and financial help and/or advice in the event of an emergency. These services are provided to you for $20 and are valid through December 31, 2000. ACC recommends that students apply for this card to be safer. The application takes approximately on e week to process by mail, but can take as little as one day if you are able to go directly to one of the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) offices. For more detailed information, you may call 1-888-COUNCIL, or e-mail them at Info@ciee.org. CIEE has a web site that provides helpful information on the specific terms of its insurance policy. They can be found at: www.ciee.org. Mental Illness Students with a history of mental illness of any kind should not join the Program. Such problems are inevitably aggravated by the new demands and personal responsibilities of a foreign setting. If you, your parents, or your physician have not been entirely candid with us, we ask you to call us immediately. The Field Director, with the approval of the ACC Board, reserves the right to insist that a student with mental problems return to the United States. Orientation At the beginning of each session there will be an orientation period for newly arrived students. The orientation period for the summer session will take place on June 24th, on August 31st for the fall session, and on January 27th for the spring session. These orientation periods include an informational meeting, a local excursion to neighborhood restaurants, the post office, the medical center and shopping centers; and sightseeing. The three-to four-hour informational meeting will cover studying, eating, living, health care, some safety tips, transportation and travel. There will also, of course, be opportunities for students to ask questions and bring up individual concerns. Housing CUEB is located in the northeastern part of Beijing, near the Embassy Quarter, which has a large number of western hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, and office buildings. Getting around in Beijing is very cheap and convenient with the subway, city buses, private mini-buses, and taxis all available in the area surrounding the University. All students will be housed in CUEB’s Foreign Students’ Dormitory, in doubles. Each room is equipped with two beds, two desks with chairs, two lamps, two small closets, air conditioning, heating, a telephone, television and safe. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet. Hot water is available 24 hours a day. There is a reception area where you can meet guests, and a cafe on the first floor. An Internet Café is located in the basement, students will have to pay a small fee to log on to the Internet. Since you should not drink tap water, you must first boil the water. A hot water machine is installed on each floor, and each room has one thermos. The hot water is good for coffee, tea, and instant noodles. Also available to students, on the fifth floor, is a cooking facility, for making an occasional American meal. Each floor in the building has its own cleaning staff in charge of vacuuming, mopping, and picking up the sheets and towels from each room. The rooms are provided with pillowcases, sheets, blankets, towels, etc., which are changed every two days. Please be courteous to the dormitory staff and maintain good relations with them. This is obviously in your own interest. The same applies to your contacts with the staff of the dining hall. Coin-operated washing machines are available to students on the fifth and sixth floors, although dryers are not available. Conditions in the dorms are warm and dry, which will allow your clothes to dry fairly quickly. There is a laundry service available as well. Without ironing, you will be charged 2 kuai, the equivalent of about $0.25, per piece of clothing. With ironing included, you will be charged 4 kuai, per piece of clothing. Host Family Students will be spending quite a few weekends with their host families, who are mostly faculty or staff members of CUEB. Please keep in mind that you will be entering into, and participating in, another culture. You will find that the Chinese have different values and ways of life than Americans. The Chinese are frugal with water and electricity, and their meals may be drastically different from what you are used to. You must be prepared to be accommodating and courteous. The first time you visit your family, you should present them with a small gift (items that have been successful include music tapes, T-shirts, films, pens with college names, and other typically American products). It would be a good idea to bring with you half a dozen or so small gifts, also for friends whom you may make later during your stay in China. Most host families are willing to answer questions about themselves and their lives. We feel that this provides a unique opportunity to understand China from a personal perspective. One word of caution: often, while visiting with your host families, teachers, or friends, you may find yourself in situations where you are invited-even strongly encouraged-to drink alcohol. Please know that you may refuse such invitations without offending your companions. You can say “Dui4bu4qi3, wo3 bu2hui4 he1jiu3” or “sorry, I don’t drink alcohol.” It is also important to know that Chinese “white liquor” can be as strong as 120 to 130 proof, and should be consumed with great care. CUEB Phone Number Please make sure that your parents or guardian have a copy of the CUEB address and telephone number. The ACC’s phone number at CUEB is 011-86-10-6597-6277 or 011-86-10-6506-4941, which is also the FAX number. You will be given your room number and individual phone number upon arrival, numbers you should give your parents or guardian. Your telephone line is direct, so your parents or guardian do not have to go through a switchboard operator in order to reach you. Please refer to the following chart should you or your parents forget your phone number. Bear in mind that all calls placed to Beijing from outside of China need to begin with 011-86-10. To reach a student’s room, first dial 6597-6, followed by the 3-digit number that corresponds to the student’s room number: Room/Phone Room/Phone 103/251 209/242 104/254 210/246 105/252 211/243 106/253 212/245 107/255 213/244 108/257 301/260 109/271 304/268 1010/256 305/275 1011/258 306/267 1013/272 307/261 1014/328 308/266 203/241 309/269 204/249 310/265 205/250 311/262 206/248 312/264 207/273 313/263 208/247 Coffee Shop/349 For phone calls to the U.S., we suggest that students acquire a calling card before their arrival in Beijing. Long-distance carriers such as AT&T and MCI periodically have special offers for calls made to China. The charges may range anywhere from $0.69 to $1.20 per minute, depending on the sale available at the moment. To reach an English-speaking operator in order to place a call outside of China, you may dial either 10811 (AT&T) or 10812 (MCI) for assistance. For each month, 70 RMB for local calls will be covered by CUEB; any fee exceeding 70 RMB will be paid by the individual user. Address in English Your name Associated Colleges in China Foreign Students Dormitory Capital University of Economics and Business Hong Miao, Chao Yang Men Wai Beijing, P.R. China 100026 Address in Chinese Letters with the address in Chinese may be delivered faster. It is also useful to photocopy the address in Chinese and simply paste it on the envelope alongside the address in English. Currency Renminbi (RMB), the basic unit of Chinese currency, is also called “yuan”, which is divided into ten “jiao” or “mao”, which are in turn divided into ten “fen”. The recent average rate of exchange has been between 8.1 and 8.3 RMB to the dollar. Currency upon arrival and departure: You cannot secure Chinese currency outside of China, but you should be able to exchange currency at the airport upon arrival. You can exchange Renminbi for U.S., Canadian, or Hong Kong currency upon departure or take it with you if you plan to return. Make sure that you keep your exchange receipts because you will be asked to show them when you turn in your Chinese currency upon departure. Access to funds in China: If you have an American Express card or an American (or Hong Kong) checking account, you can purchase traveler’s checks for up to that company’s limit (currently around $1,000 per month) at the Citic Bank (located next to the Friendship Store) in Beijing. If you have another major credit card, such as Visa or MasterCard, you can get cash advances from the Bank of China and selected luxury hotels in many major cities. The use of ATM cards is strongly discouraged, since most Chinese banks do not recognize the American banking system. Many students have had trouble using ATM cards that their banks have insisted will work in China. We recommend that you use only American Express, as it is the best known company in China. Money can be sent to you in China in at least two ways. It can be wired through a bank or it can be sent as an international money order (available at most post offices in the U.S.). In China it normally takes a day or two for wired money to clear but three weeks to a month for international money orders. In an emergency, the person sending you money should check with Western Union and, if he or she is an account holder, with American Express for possible ways of wiring money more quickly. We recommend bringing adequate funds with you in order to avoid requiring emergency funds being sent from the United States. The best way to do this is to bring extra money in the form of American Express Travelers Checks (the unused portion may be redeposited into an account upon returning to the United States), or bring an American Express Card with personal checks. Spending Money As stated in the previous section, we suggest that you travel to China with an adequate supply of money in the form of traveler’s checks. Although all room, tuition, textbooks, and travel costs have been included in the Program fee schedule, participants are responsible for paying for most meals and all incidental costs, e.g., personal entertainment, shopping, etc. Please keep in mind that it is wiser to buy gifts later during your stay in China. Students are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with price ranges, quality of products and shops before purchasing items for friends and family. Although it is tempting to start buying right away, most students find that they are able to spend money more wisely as they become more accustomed to their surroundings. The amount of spending money you should bring depends on the amount of shopping and independent travel you wish to do in China. Also, with recent economic changes, prices have increased suddenly and significantly, and may do so again. Therefore, it is a good idea to bring more money than you think you will need. Students who participated in last year’s program have reported that for the summer session, $500-$800 is a sufficient amount of spending money. For the fall and spring sessions, most students agreed that $1,500-$2,000 was a good amount to have on hand per semester. Students who plan on doing extensive traveling or who plan on buying many gifts may wish to have more money on hand. Food and Meals Students are not required to eat together as a group except for Friday noon, which is our “language table day”. Students have their choice of either eating in the foreign students’ cafeteria, Chinese students’ dorm or going out to eat at various restaurants. The main purpose of this arrangement is to provide opportunities for students to meet local citizens through eating out and to encourage students to experience Chinese culture. Thus, unless prevented by medical, moral or religious restrictions, all students are expected to experience all aspects of Chinese cuisine, which is a significant aspect of the culture. The amount of money you spend on food varies greatly depending on the kind of restaurant you choose. As of this writing, we have found that an average of $6-$8 is the typical expense for three simple meals a day, assuming that you stay away from four star hotels and Western restaurants. Clothing Sturdy, washable, comfortable clothing that can stand strong detergent, mud, rain, mildew, and coal dust is best for all seasons. Aim to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Style is not as important as comfort and general tidiness. Summer Beijing is quite hot and humid during the summer. Use your own judgment and dress accordingly. Sandals are common for men and women. Also bring sneakers and walking shoes, cotton socks, a bathing suit, cool pajamas, a light bathrobe, and loose summer trousers. Fall, winter, and spring Dark colors are recommended, and you should think in terms of dressing in multiple layers for warmth. Plan to bring warm socks, sweaters, turtlenecks, flannel and corduroy shirts, loose wool pants, warm, mud-proof boots, gloves. In March, the weather begins to become warmer again, but is very windy. Long underwear and woolen or silk undershirts are available in Chinese stores, but the quality varies. Many Americans have recommended that you bring polypropylene long underwear and socks. Sweatpants and a sweatshirt (available locally, though all-cotton sweat clothes from North America are warmer) can be substituted for warm pajamas, but you might want to bring a warm ski cap or stocking cap to sleep in or wear during the day. Scarves and various styles of hats are sold in China. A roomy unlined plastic raincoat (available in China) is good for windy, rainy days and should be large enough to fit over other winter clothes (e.g., sweater, jacket, etc., which are worn indoors and outdoors on cold days). Warm coats and jackets can be bought in China, though you may need to hire a tailor if your arms are longer or your build is bulkier than that of the average Chinese. Down jackets and vests are very popular and quite inexpensive in China. When choosing a coat, you might consider buying one with an inside zippered pocket for money and valuables, since pickpockets on crowded city buses are becoming more numerous. Rubber rain boots can be purchased in China (up to men’s size 10-1/2). Good sunglasses (not available in China) will protect your eyes from glare and the ubiquitous dust and grime, especially if you wear contact lenses. You will also need a collapsible umbrella, available very inexpensively in China. Toiletries American and many joint-venture products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soaps, shampoos, and other toiletries are available. American tampons can be purchased in foreign hotels, and joint-venture brands are sold in local Chinese stores. Based on reports from last year’s participants, however, we do recommend that if you have a strong preference for a specific brand of toiletry, bring extra since some students found it difficult to find an adequate supply while in China. It is also a good idea to bring your own deodorant, since it is very expensive in China. If you wear contact lenses, bring some solution. There is a Bausch & Lomb branch office in Beijing where saline solutions, contact lenses, and other eye products can be purchased. Bring a pair of glasses in case your eyes become too irritated to wear your contacts. There is a lot of dust in the Beijing air. It is also wise to bring a copy of your eyeglass prescription. When traveling around China, it is a good idea to carry a small first-aid kit equipped with aspirin, antibiotic ointment, and Band-Aids. Office Supplies Standard desk supplies like paper, paper clips, pencils and sharpeners, file cards, and envelopes can be found in Chinese stationery stores (though supplies are irregular). All international post offices provide boxes/packaging services for a small fee, and because all the contents of your package must be seen by a post office official before it can be sent, they prefer that you use their services. Electrical Appliances It is very important for you to bring your own Walkman to Beijing. Soon after your arrival, you will be given an assignment that requires you to listen to audiotapes. The deadline for this assignment is such that you will not have enough time to purchase a Walkman in China. You may also want to bring a Walkman for relaxation. Bring your own tapes and head cleaner, and bring or plan to make a cloth to protect your machine from dust. You should also bring heavy-duty AA batteries. The electric current is 220 volts, 50 cycles. Therefore, you will need a supply of converters to convert U.S. equipment from 110 volts if you bring a portable stereo. It is also a good idea to take adapters with you for your various appliances, since outlets in China are much different from outlets in the U.S. You may find these items at Radioshack and most stores that specialize in electrical appliances. An alternative is to buy Chinese-made electronics, though the quality is less consistent. Walkmans, small cassette players, and various sized batteries are all sold in China. Computers At this time, ACC has only two Macintosh computers and two IBM computers, so we must limit usage to class-related tasks. If you wish to use e-mail, it is recommended that you bring your own computer or use the Internet Café in the basement. Personal Computer Many students brought laptop or PowerBook computers last year and were able to use e-mail regularly. If you bring your own computer, we recommend that you purchase access to the Internet via ChinaNet, as it is the most economical provider. ChinaNet is operated by the Beijing Telecommunications Administration. Usage can be purchased at the ACC Office in the form of 163 Card for approximately 100 RMBfor 6hours. When acquiring an e-mail account, you should be aware that PCs are preferred by the Beijing Telecommunications Administration, although Macintoshes may be used as well. The dorm rooms at CUEB have a phone line extending from the wall, which may be plugged into a telephone or modem. Therefore, in order to hook up your modem to the phone line, you will need an IDD line with an RJ-11 phone jack. Since most laptops have adjustable power, students should not have trouble with the difference in voltage. Students should, however, check their computers to see if converters will be required. Internet Café The Internet Café is in the basement of the dormitory and has approximately 2-3 PC computers. While surfing the net, one can also have a cup of coffee there. The rate for internet access last year was 15 RMB per hour, or 5 RMB per 10 minutes. List of Suggested Items Backpack for traveling Deodorant Razor blades Walkman Shaving cream Lotion Adapter(s) Converter(s) Music tapes Tampons American Express traveler’s checks Contact lens solution Credit cards Toothpaste/floss Pictures of family & U.S. Pens (ballpoint, fine point, colored) Vitamins Batteries Cold medicine Earplugs Aspirin Good socks Kaopectate/Imodium Sneakers Pepto-Bismol Insect repellent Cough drops A portable alarm clock Sunglasses China guide books Sunscreen Film (esp. slide and faster speeds), camera Money belt Passport-sized pictures for ID’s-about 10 Classes normally meet four hours daily, five days a week, including one hour of lecture, one hour of drill, one hour of conversation session (two-on-one), and one hour of individual session (one-on-one). In addition, office hours are scheduled in the evening, and there are a language practicum and a language table every Friday. Students should be aware that the ACC program is very demanding. In addition to the four hours daily of class, students should expect to spend at least another four to five hours daily in class preparation and self-study. The course list is not meant to indicate courses that students may select upon their arrival in Beijing. It is shown to you here so you may have an idea of the topics covered and the texts used in each class. You will take a placement exam at the beginning of the session that will determine your level. After you have been placed, you will be assigned the courses at your level which are available for that session. You are not free to take, for example, a 400-level course, and then elect to take a course at the 200-level. The level in which you are placed predetermines the courses you will be taking. Courses at ACC are set up in a much different manner from the way they are at home. Unlike the US, where a class may be taken every other day for an entire semester, ACC has set up its program so that one course is taken all day every day, for as long as it takes to cover all the materials that need to be covered for that course. Once that has been completed, you move on to the next course and so on until all the courses have been covered and the session is over. For example, all students at the intermediate level take Chinese 200 all day, every day, until all the topics in that course have been covered. Only then can the students move on to Chinese 230. This system has been developed to help students learn as much as possible in the short amount of time that is available. We have found that this is the most effective way to conduct classes at ACC. Should you have questions about how ACC courses are run, please call either the General Director or the Program Assistant, who will be happy to explain. Because it is difficult to arrange for students to take courses in other programs, and because those courses often do not prove satisfactory, we strongly encourage all our students to limit themselves to our own course offerings. The Program, however, remains willing to try to satisfy a particular and urgent need for a course that is not among the offerings on the ACC list. We assume that non-Chinese related courses, if required by your school or your major, can be taken after returning to the U.S. If your participation in the Program hinges on your taking such a course (e.g., French, Mathematics), please call us right away. Course List for 2000-2001 IMPORTANT NOTICE: N.B. The course numbers for some courses have changed. Please be certain not to refer to the ACC Brochure any longer for course numbers. At the request of the Registrar’s Office, ACC was obliged to change some of the course numbers for the spring term. It was necessary that we keep the course numbers consistent with those of Hamilton College. Please be sure to check with your department Chair and with your Registrar’s Office to make sure that these newly changed course numbers will be accepted for credit by your home institution. We apologize for this change, and hope that it does not cause any inconvenience. Chinese 200 and 220 (Summer and Fall) Intermediate Chinese I and II Students learn basic grammar and practice communicative skills by studying a variety of topics involving the lives and culture of Chinese people. Textbooks: Studying in China: Living, Volume I (Hong Gang Jin, De Bao Xu, Derling Chao, and Yeafen Chen. forthcoming); Studying in China: Culture, Volume II (Hong Gang Jin, De Bao Xu, Yeafen Chen, Songren Cui, and Qunhu Li. forthcoming) Chinese 300 (Summer, Fall, and Spring) Advanced Chinese I: Contemporary China Students study Chinese language and culture from television reports and interviews and discuss current social and cultural issues in China. For students enrolled in the courses 300 and above, there is special emphasis on helping students produce paragraph-level language that deals with various kinds of content and helps students express abstract ideas and develop strategies for independent learning. Textbook: A Multimedia Chinese Course: Realities of Chinese Society and Culture (Hong Gang Jin, De Bao Xu, and Cornelius C. Kubler, 1997, with video and audiotapes. forthcoming) Chinese 320 (Summer, Fall, and Spring) Advanced Chinese II: Chinese Mass Media Students study journalistic structures and styles from Chinese newspaper articles and television reports. Textbook: Chinese Break-through: Learning Chinese Through TV and Newspapers (Hong Gang Jin, De Bao Xu, and John Berninghausen; Cheng & Tsui Company, Boston: 1995, with CD, video and audiotape) Chinese 330 (Fall and Spring) Topics on Modern Chinese Society Students study Chinese essays, journal articles and films produced in the PRC. Through readings and discussions, students are encouraged to enhance their communicative skills by exploring, questioning and developing an awareness of contemporary China. Textbooks: Beyond the Basics: Communicative Chinese for Intermediate and Advanced Learners (Jianhua Bai, Juyu Sung, and Janet Zhiqun Xing; Cheng & Tsui Company, Boston, 1996); Learning Chinese through Films: To Live (Derlin Chao. Forthcoming); Strange Friends: A Learning Guide (Jing-heng Ma, Center for Chinese Studies, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor) Chinese 350 (Fall and Spring) Advanced Readings and Discussion I Students study various topics dealing with China through readings and discussion. Chinese 400 (Summer, Fall, and Spring) China in the 90’s Through selected articles from Chinese journals and magazines, students examine aspects of the changing face of China. Textbook: China in the 90’s (De Bao Xu and Hong Gang Jin. forthcoming) Chinese 420 (Summer, Fall, and Spring Modern Chinese Literature and Culture I Students study movies, television plays and short readings in modern Chinese literature. Student discussion focuses on the cultural and literary content of the readings. Textbooks: Selected Essays of Lu Xun (Der-lin Chao, Joanne Chiang, and Kai Li); Hibiscus Town (Sheng Li Feng, and Matt Roberts); Performing “Comic Dialogues” (Cornelius C. Kubler, Yale Far Eastern Publications, 1996); China’s Peril and Promise: An Advanced Reader (Chih-p’ing Chou, Xuedong Wang, and Joanne Chiang; Princeton University Press, 1996) Chinese 440 (Fall and Spring) Introduction to Classical Chinese Students are introduced to the basic structure and usage of classical Chinese by reading short selections in classical Chinese literature. Textbook: Classical Chinese: A Basic Reader (Hai-Tao Tang, Nai-Ying Tang and James Geiss; Chinese Linguistic Project, Princeton University) Chinese 450 (Fall and Spring) Advanced Readings and Discussions II Students read modern newspaper and magazine articles and discuss current affairs. Chinese 480 (Spring only) Current Issues: Advanced Readings and Discussion Current Issues: Advanced Readings and Discussion Students study current issues in China through readings and discussion based on newspapers, magazines and television reports. Textbook: Current Issues in China: A Study Guide for Current Television Reports (Hong Gang Jin, De Bao Xu, and Qunhu Li); Selected Readings from Current Chinese Newspapers and Journal Articles (ACC) Chinese 485 (Spring only) Modern Chinese Literature and Culture II Continuation of Chinese 420. Further study of Chinese literature and culture through modern short stories, novels, films, and plays. Textbooks: Selected Readings from Modern Chinese Short Stories (Nai-ying Yuan and Hai-tao Tang, Chinese Linguistics Project, Princeton University); Selected Readings from Contemporary Chinese Literature (ACC); Say it Nicely: A Study Guide (Hong Gang Jin and Qunhu Li); Vocabulary and Notes to Ba Jin’s Jia (Cornelius C. Kubler, Cornell East Asia Series); Thought and Society (The Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies in Taipei); Shi Changzhang: Materials for Advanced Chinese Conversation (Cornelius C. Kubler) Chinese 490 (Spring only) Advanced Readings in Classical Chinese Literature, History, and Philosophy Students continue their study of ancient China through selected readings in classical Chinese literature, history and philosophy. Textbooks: Selected Literary Works from the Tang and Song Dynasties (Nai-ying Yuan and Hai-tao Tang; Chinese Linguistics Project, Princeton University); Selections from Classical Philosophical Texts (Nai-ying Yuan, Hai-tao Tang, and James Geiss; Chinese Linguistics Project, Princeton University); Selections from Classical Chinese Historical Texts (Nai-ying Yuan, Hai-tao Tang, and James Geiss; Chinese Linguistics Project, Princeton University) Chinese 495(Spring only) Special Topics in Advanced Chinese Under the guidance of individual tutors, students study various topics independently, according to individual needs and interests. Students interested in taking this course should see the Field Director as early as possible to discuss possible topics and make necessary arrangements. Credits The credit information which follows is provided so that you may check with your Registrar’s office to make sure that Hamilton units are transferable into your credit system. Usually, one Hamilton unit is equivalent to four semester hours. However, it is very important that you verify this with your Registrar and Chinese Department chair well before your departure. This is the responsibility of the student, and not of ACC. Because every school places a different value on courses and units earned, we are unable to give a direct translation of what you will earn while in ACC. For the Summer Session, all ACC students will receive 2 Hamilton units. For the Fall and Spring sessions, ACC students will receive up to four Hamilton units per session. Summer & Fall session students will receive up to six Hamilton units, while Fall & Spring session students will receive up to eight Hamilton units. Credit/No credit Option Following Hamilton College policy, ACC students are permitted to take one course per semester on a credit/no-credit basis. Students who choose to take advantage of the credit/no-credit option must notify the Field Director of their decision within the first four days of the semester. To qualify for a credit, a student must earn a grade of C- or better. If the student receives a grade lower than C-, the transcript will show the designation NC (i.e., no-credit). Withdrawal from a Course ACC students may also opt to withdraw from a course. Should a student wish to withdraw from a course, he or she must discuss the option with the Field Director prior to the following deadlines: Summer: Thursday of the fourth week of the semester Fall: Thursday of the fifth week of the semester Spring: Thursday of the sixth week of the semester In the case of a serious emergency, a student will be given an Incomplete. Payment Schedule and Tuition Reimbursement Tuition & Fees Summer $ 4,200.00 (not including airfare) for 8 weeks Fall: $8,000 (not including airfare) for 14 weeks Summer and Fall: $12,950 (including airfare) for 22 weeks Fall and Spring: $16,500 (not including airfare) for 30 weeks Spring: $8,950 (not including airfare) for 15 weeks ACC’s payment schedule and tuition reimbursement policy is as follows: Summer Semester Deposit: Within two weeks of acceptance (non-refundable) $300 By April 15: Full balance due for summer term Before April 25: Full balance is refundable except for $300 deposit April 25-May 10: Comprehensive fee paid in excess of $1500 is refundable After May 10: No part of comprehensive fee is refundable Fall Semester Deposit: Within two weeks of acceptance (non-refundable) $550 By May 10: Full balance due for fall term Before May 30: Full balance is refundable except for $550 May 30 to June 15: Comprehensive fee paid in excess of $2900 is refundable After June 15: No part of comprehensive fee is refundable Summer and Fall Semesters Deposit: Within two weeks of acceptance (non-refundable) $700 By April 25: Full balance due for summer and fall terms Before May 15: Full balance is refundable except for $700 May 15 to May 30: Comprehensive fee paid in excess of $4800 is refundable After May 30: No part of comprehensive fee is refundable Spring Semester Deposit: Within two weeks of acceptance (non-refundable) $600 By November 30: Full balance due for spring term Before December 15: Full balance is refundable except for $700 December 15 to January 5: Comprehensive fee paid in excess of $2,900 is refundable After January 5: No part of comprehensive fee is refundable Fall and Spring Semesters Deposit: Within two weeks of acceptance (non-refundable) $900 By May 10: Full balance due for fall and spring terms Before May 30: Full balance is refundable except for $900 May 30 to June 15: Comprehensive fee paid in excess of $5,500 is refundable After June 15: No part of comprehensive fee is refundable We cannot allow anyone to join the program whose payments have not been made in full. To be properly credited, all payments must be addressed to: Associated Colleges in China, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, New York 13323. Tuition Refund Policy The ACC policy on the refund of payments to students who withdraw voluntarily or due to illness, or who are dismissed during any semester, is stated below. No other refunds are possible. Tuition and fees are refunded as follows: If a student withdraws or is dismissed during the first two weeks of class of a given term, 50% of the tuition for all terms for which the student has enrolled will be refunded. After two weeks, no refund will be given for the tuition of any terms for which the student has enrolled. Outside Financial Aid Anyone holding transferable financial grants must notify the Program in writing of the amount of scholarship aid expected this year. Please ask your Financial Aid Office to either e-mail us or fax us your tentative award package. It is not the Program’s responsibility to solicit this information from the granting institutions. If you do plan to transfer your financial aid to Hamilton College, write to the proper authorities immediately, requesting that your scholarship be transferred to the Associated Colleges in China, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, New York 13323. Students who are unable to transfer loans or financial aid may wish to use an installment plan for repayment by consulting one of the following tuition management services: Knight College Resource Group: 1-800-225-6783 Academic Management Services: 1-800-635-0120 You should call them as soon as possible, well before your full tuition balance is due. If you do decide to use this service, please notify us right away regarding your contract arrangements. Finally, we would like to take a moment to clarify several common misconceptions concerning Beijing and to advise you about several potential problems. It is very important that you realize ahead of time that you will be entering a different culture and a different social milieu; you must not expect to find all the conveniences that American universities provide their students. In particular, you must be prepared to deal with the following: Computer availability is limited. Further, for your written Chinese assignments, you will be asked to write by hand. This has many pedagogical advantages. Libraries: CUEB has a library from which students can borrow books and where they can study. Magazines are also available for students. Part-time jobs: Generally speaking, these are not available. For both legal and social reasons, we discourage this. Moreover, the intensity of the Program is such that you would not have time for a part-time job. Public transportation: Students should expect to either ride a bicycle or use public transportation to travel to places in Beijing. It is a wonderful experience for students to ride around the city as most Chinese people do. Bikes, though not as good quality as American ones, may be purchased for approximately $40 U.S. You should expect to pay approximately an additional $12 in repairs if you do purchase one. While Beijing is considerably safer than many American cities, in recent years there has been an alarming rise in the amount of petty theft (purse snatching, pickpocketing on crowded buses and subways). Our orientation will include information on this problem, with specific suggestions on how to minimize, if not eliminate, the chance that you might fall victim to such an occurrence. Please take this advice seriously. To avoid complications, make a copy of the pages in your passport that contain personal data and information regarding when and where the passport was issued. Make certain your passport number is legible. Carry two extra passport photos. This packet will enable you to replace your passport quickly. Even before contacting your embassy or consulate for a replacement, notify the local police of the loss. Please attend to the following as soon as possible: 1. Obtain a passport and send us the number before March 15, 2000, if you are enrolled for the summer, summer & fall, or fall & spring terms. Spring students must submit their passport numbers to us by October 20, 2000. 2. Make sure to apply for a visa at least 1 1/2 months before departure. 3. Send us four 2x2 passport-type photographs, if you have not already done so. 4. Make arrangements for remaining payments to be made according to the schedule outlined above. 5. Fill out and return the insurance information form. 6. Notify us immediately if you wish to travel to Beijing separately. Call us at 315-859-4326 or at 315-859-4778. 7. Fill out the enclosed enrollment form and return it to us. 8. Send us your summer address and telephone number indicating the dates when you can be reached there. Use enclosed form (fall and spring students only). 9. If appropriate, make arrangements for outside financial aid to be transferred to Hamilton College for the time of your stay in China. 10. Sign and return the Chinese-only Pledge and Honor Code. 11. Sign and return the enclosed copy of the Program’s standards of conduct. 12. Fill out and return to the ACC Office the Transcript Release Authorization (non-Hamilton students only). 13. Fill out and return the travel information form, if you have not already done so. This concludes the information we want to share with you for now. We ask you to reread all the preceding pages carefully and be sure that all the forms are returned to us quickly. Consult carefully the summary above. Later notices will relate to traveling, lodging, miscellaneous information, or, if necessary, items missing from your file. Please do not hesitate to call Prof. Hong Gang Jin at 315-859-4778 or Christina Stamboly at 315-859-4326 with questions. Because of the number of matters involved, it is extremely important that we keep in close touch between now and the day of departure. A group list will be sent to you in our next mailing. Meanwhile, best wishes for a successful semester. Hong Gang Jin Associate Professor of Chinese Director for ACC 2000-2001 Visa Fee Schedule Embassy of the People´s Republic of China 2300 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 (202)328-2517 Fax (202)328-2564 Fees in US dollars. Algeria $7 Argentina $10 Australia $14 Austria $7 Bangladesh $10 Belgium $21 Benin $12 Brazil $59 Burundi $12 Cameroon $47 Canada $36 Chad $25 Colombia $27 Côte d’Ivoire $47 Cyprus $8 Ecuador $35 Egypt $13 Ethiopia $29 Finland $20 France $24 Gabon $18 Germany $19 Ghana $22 Greece $20 Guinea $14 Hungary $12 India $4 Iraq $28 Ireland $8 Italy $11 Japan $14 Kazakhstan $25 Kenya $31 Kirghizia $52 Korea $19 Libya $11 Luxembourg $12 Madagascar $8 Malaysia $7 Mali $11 Mexico $17 Moldavia $25 Myanmar $24 Nepal $42 Netherlands $21 New Zealand $37 Nigeria $2 Peru $19 Philippines $19 Russia $71 Rwanda $7 Sierra Leone $34 Somali $ 8 Spain $20 Sri Lanka $3 Sudan $13 Surinam $13 Switzerland $12 Thailand $3 Togo $4 Turkey $8 U.K. $38 U.S.A. $30 Venezuela $27 Yemen $8 Zaire $15 Zimbabwe $15 All regulations and costs are subject to change without notice.