Digging to China

U.S.-China Clash Near Hainan Island/Success of Divine Performing Arts

Segment 1:  U.S.-China Clash Near Hainan Island

On Sunday, March 7, the Navy surveillance ship Impeccable was harassed by a group of Chinese naval vessels.  One of the vessels tried to snag the sonar device and came within 25 feet of the American ship.  The Chinese government has asserted that the U.S. maneuver was an illegal activity within Beijing’s 200-mile economic exclusive zone, a charge American officials insist is based on an inaccurate reading of international law.  Legal experts attribute the apparently conflicting accounts to ambiguities in international conventions and different views about what types of activities are permitted in economic exclusive zones.

Guest:  Rear Admiral Eric McVadon, former U.S. Defense and Naval Attaché in Beijing

Segment 2:  Success of Divine Performing Arts

With 23 shows in 2006, 80 shows in 2007 and 216 shows in 2008, the growth of Divine Performing Arts has been exponential.  With music and dance embracing the traditional culture of China’s classic heritage, Divine Performing Arts completed its tour at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC and left an impressive record.  On average more than 93% of seats were sold.  All weekend shows were sold out.  Divine Performing Art’s masterful choreography and graceful offerings range from grand classical processions to ethnic and folk dances, with gorgeously costumed dancers moving in stunning synchronized patterns.  Its themes are drawn from the pages of history as well as our world today.  What is the secret to DPA’s success?

Guest:  Dr. Tianliang Zhang, Senior Analyst, New Tang Dynasty TV