Approved For Release 2000/08/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000200040001-1 A PILGRIMAGE TO THE SECOND ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM OF THE CHINESE SOCIETY FOR THE SOMATIC SCIENCES BY: Xin Zhu Mitacttne tee ne ee ILLUSTRATION ONE; FIRST MEETING OF THE THIRD BOARD OF GOVERNORS From 13 to 17 November, 1989, the Chinese Society for the Somatic Sciences held its second All-China Academic Symposium in Beijing. Delegates from all over China and friends invited from Japan and the United States attended, totalling 233 persons. On 14 November, the symposium held its opening ceremonies. The vice president of the society, Comrade He Chongyan presided over the symposium and welcomed the delegates from China and from foreign countries on behalf of the Society. President Zhang Zhenyuan summarized the study and experiences, and the further determination of the philosophy of Marxism as the leading ideology since the founding of the society. He summed up the application of the advanced accomplishments of modern science and technology and the absorbing of the essence of China's ancient culture and the dedicated spirit of those working on the field of somatic science. These are the basic guarantees of the success in somatic science endeavors in China. With several years of hard work, there has been several gratifying achievements in academic construction in somatic sciences, and furthermore, the research corps in somatic sciences is gradually being expanded, consolidated and improved. A fair amount of progress has also been made in organizational construction. At the present time the society has already grown to 245 members, and as many as 53.5 percent of the members are research workers with high level positions. Such a high quality corps is not a simple thing. The serious academic attitude adopted by the Chinese Society for the Somatic Sciences since its preparatory days has been further perfected and fostered in these past few years, and president Zhang Zhenhuan's speech was a great encouragement to all the delegates. Academic exchanges began on the 14th. The meetings were chaired by vice president Xu Lanxu and standing president Chen Shouliang. Those reading their papers were in order: Lin Shuhuang, Wang Zhongyuan, Wu Banghui, Chen Shouliang, Jia Jinding, Li Yushu, Wang Xiubi, Shao Laisheng, Zhang Zuqi, Song Kongzhi, Lu Zuming, and Liu Yi. They each introduced the subjects of their 75 Approved For Release 2000/08/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000200040001-1
Approved For Release 2000/08/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000200040001-1 work, which were of many different types and which the delegates found very interesting. In order that the many different papers and subjects which required in-depth discussion be fully developed, on the afternoon of the 15th, the symposium also organized three small groups for exchange. Those attending the conference were very interested in the paper by-Comrade Huang Jinggen and others entitled "Exploration into the Force in Paranormal Writing, "The Paranormal Two Way Effect in Somatic Science" by Luo Xin and others, "The Screen Effect" by Shao Laisheng and Zhu Yiyi, "Old Qigong Master Qie Gushi” by Chen Taoqiu, "The Paranormal Functions and Earthquake Prediction" by Tao Zhangyuan, "Brain and Heart Coordination in Achieving the Qigong Dominant State" by Wang Dekun, "The Science of Qigong and the Perfection of Self" by Wang Wu'ai, "High Speed Photography of Breaking Through Spacial Barriers" by Zhao Ximing and others, and “Research into the Abnormal Effects of Paranormal Functions" by Zhu Nianlin and others. Exchange was conducted at the symposium on the following papers: Japanese Contributions to Somatic Sciences" by Japanese scholar Tangqian Taixiong, "Use of New European and American Theories to Investigate the Movement of Objects” by Shi Tengyuan, "Qigong and Parapsychology - a Comparison of Research Trends in Japan, China and the United States - Concerning Altered States of Consciousness" by Jin Cungiao, and "Welcoming the Arrival of the Age of Psychosomatic Physics" by American Scholar Li Ruimu. Mr Zuo Zuomu from Japan delivered his "Electrical Measurement of the Interrelationship Between the Qigong Master and the Receiver" at a small meeting, generating excitement among his counterparts. He reported the results of experiments he had conducted duplicating experiments done by scientific and technical workers in China had conducted on Qigong, and also very sincerely discussed with his Chinese counterparts developments in material selection and other matters. On the evening of the 15th, at the request of the delegates, Wang Youcheng and Zhang Baosheng gave demonstrations of moving coins with paranormal functions, mental telepathy, using paranormal functions for setting clothing on fire, breaking through spacial barriers and recognizing characters that amazed many of the comrades who had never personally observed such acts. The chairman of the Biology Department of the State Natural Science Foundation, Professor Sheng Zujia, personally served as a subject. The closing ceremony of the symposium was conducted on the afternoon of the 17th. In was presided over by the Secretary General, Comrade Zhu Runlong. Deputy Standing President Chen Xin gave the concluding address. Comrade Chen Xin confirmed the success achieved by this academic symposium and very proudly stated to the comrades from the viewpoint of the papers presented at this academic symposium, we have made outstanding accomplishments in our work in the field of somatic science, and we stand at the forefront of the world in this area. This is something to be proud of. All the foreign friends attending the symposium enthusiastically applauded showing their approval. American Chinese Li Ruimu could not restrain himself from standing and applauding, showing his pride in being Chinese. Comrade Chen Xin summed up the symposium in the few words: “very successful, very productive, very enthusiastic, very solemn and very serious." He also elaborated somewhat on this. Comrade Chen Xin 76 Approved For Release 2000/08/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000200040001-1
13-17 hd &Y— Chinswe Secitly fr Somallic Scrvvet fold te ce MPPEQNEI Efr Release 2000(08/09..C1A-RDRBG.00 79dRbooteog4o901 51 “Ul ove chron anc finland fom en ad fhe WS, pape, Welln, 233 prnre LN190-91 work, which were of many different types and which the delegates found very interesting. In order that the many different papers and subjects which required in-depth discussion be fully developed, on the afternoon of the 15th, the symposium also organized three small groups for exchange. Those attending the conference were very interested in the paper by Comrade Huang Jinggen and others entitled "Exploration into the Force in Paranormal Writing, “The Paranormal Two Way Effect in Somatic Science" by Luo Xin and others, "The Screen Effect" by Shao Laisheng and Zhu Yiyi, "Old Qigong Master Qie Gushi" by Chen Taoqiu, "The Paranormal Functions and Earthquake Prediction" by Tao zhangyuan, “Brain and Heart Coordination in Achieving the Qigong Dominant State” by Wang Dekun, "The Science of Qigong and the Perfection of Self" by Wang Wu'ai, “High Speed Photography of Breaking Through Spacial Barriers" by Zhao Ximing and others, and “Research into the Abnormal Effects of Paranormal Functions" by Zhu Nianlin and others. Exchange was conducted at the symposium on the following papers: Japanese Contributions to Somatic Sciences" by Japanese scholar Tangqian Taixiong, "Use of New European and American Theories to Investigate the Movement of Objects" by Shi Tengyuan, "Qigong and Parapsychology - a Comparison of Research Trends in Japan, China and the United States - Concerning Altered States of Consciousness" by Jin Cunqiao, and "Welcoming the Arrival of the Age of Psychosomatic Physics" by American Scholar Li Ruimu. Mr Zuo Zuomu from Japan delivered his "Electrical Measurement of the Interrelationship Between the Qigong Master and the Receiver" at a small meeting, generating excitement among his counterparts. He reported the results of experiments he had conducted duplicating experiments done by scientific and technical workers in China had conducted on Qigong, and also very sincerely discussed with his Chinese counterparts developments in material selection and other matters. On the evening of the 15th, at the request of the delegates, Wang Youcheng . and Zhang Baosheng gave demonstrations of moving coins with paranormal : functions, mental telepathy, using paranormal functions for setting clothing on : fire, breaking through spacial barriers and recognizing characters that amazed many of the comrades who had never personally observed such acts. The chairman of the Biology Department of the State Natural Science Foundation, Professor Sheng Zujia, personally served as a subject. The closing ceremony of the symposium was conducted on the afternoon of the 17th. In was presidéd over by the Secretary General, Comrade Zhu Runlong. Deputy Standing President Chen Xin gave the concluding address. Comrade Chen Xin confirmed the success achieved by this academic symposium and very proudly stated to the comrades from the viewpoint of the papers presented at this academic symposium, we have made outstanding accomplishments in our work in the field of somatic science, and we stand at the forefront of the world in this area. This is something to be proud of. All the foreign friends attending the symposium enthusiastically applauded showing their approval. American Chinese Li Ruimu could not restrain himself from standing and applauding, showing his pride in being Chinese. Comrade Chen Xin summed up the symposium in the few words: “very successful, very productive, very enthusiastic, very solemn and very serious." He also elaborated somewhat on this. Comrade Chen Xin 76 Approved For Release 2000/08/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000200040001-1
Approved For Release 2000/08/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000200040001-1 emphasized five basic points in developing research in somatic sciences: l. It is necessary to firmly establish the concept of the human body as an open, complex giant-scale system. 2. The question of methodology is studying this open, complex giant-scale system. 3. We must continue to probe deeper into our research into phenmenological questions. 4. The determinant and non- determinant questions in somatic science. 5. Qigong is a stepping stone to success in somatic science, and electromagnetic waves may be a clue, but they are not the basic nature. Comrade Chen Xin expressed his hopes that the workers in somatic science would strive to improve their own scientific levels, and continue to expand their own areas of knowledge, that they would give full play the greatest intelligence of the Chinese people and dedicate themselves to science. That they would overcome all obstacles, triumph over all interference, and unit to further advance the study of somatic science. Chairman of the Biology Department of the Natural Science Foundation, professor Sheng Zujia took part in the symposium throughout the agenda and took part in the team meetings. At the closing ceremonies he talked about his impressions of the symposium and was greatly inspiring to those attending the symposium. China's famous scientists, professors Zhao Zhongshao and Yang Longsheng and the former secretary of the Secretariat of the China Committee on Scientific Cooperation, Comrade Nie Chunrong all attended the symposium and the group discussions. Finally, Secretary General, Zhu Runlong, relayed the wishes of one central responsible comrade for the successful symposium. He also enthusiastically quoted a line from a poem by Xue Lai, "Winter is here, can Spring be far behind?" to wish the early arrival of the Spring of somatic : science. The symposium victoriously concluded amidst enthusiastic applause. After the closing ceremonies, the Sichuan Educational Press held initial release ceremonies for the FOUNDING OF SOMATIC SCIENCE (first edition). The initial release ceremony was chaired by the standing director, Comrade Ye Zhaogi. President Pu of The Sichuan Educational Press expressed the willingness of the Sichuan Educational press to make some substantial contribution to China's somatic science endeavors, causing the delegates to feel deeply moved. Vice president He Chongyan expressed enthusiastic congratulations on the release of the book on behalf of the Chinese Society for the Somatic Sciences. He also introduced the delegates on some of the special character of the book. The Editor in Chief of this book, Zhu Runiong, on his own behalf and that of the two Zhu's, expounded on the process of compiling and selecting articles for this book and the strenuous efforts it took. He also expressed their gratitude to Comrade Qian Xuelin and the other comrades who wrote the other papers comprising the selections in the book. He expressed his heartfelt wishes to the delegates of the symposium and the foreign friends there on behalf of the two Zhu's. The Central Television Station and the New China News Agency an other press units reported the news of this occasion. During the symposium, the third session of the original board of governors was also convened. It was presided over by president Zhang Zhenhuan. Vice standing president Chen Xin presented a report to the entire board on the Society activities of the past year. He presented some ideas for work in 1990. The advisors and board members attending the session engaged in enthusiastic 77 Approved For Release 2000/08/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000200040001-1