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Mr. Riley will provide China Business Training Programs and then facilitate/escort tours to China to make business connections - especially valuable for medium and small businesses. Provide Education Programs similar to the program provided to Stetson University - but of varying lengths. In addition, the Institute will set up and oversee the China Culture Center which will also include the Mingyi Shandong Martial Arts School, Chinese Language classes, out-reach cultural programs for schools, providing Chinese performers (acrobats/martial arts/dance) for shows nation-wide, and working with Families with Children from China (FCC) and Families with Asian Children (FAS) through the China Culture Center Panda Club to arrange cultural programs, camps, and reunions - in Florida and across the country.

For leisure and business "guests" we offer one-day to one-week intensive study programs - and for your convenience and pleasure. We can also take our programs on the road by special arrangement. We highly recommend that "guests" attend our one-week program through the Department of Continuing Education Elderhostel Program, Stetson University, Deland, Florida. Shorter programs can be arranged directly with China Spectrum Travel/Institute for Chinese Studies.

PERFORMING ARTS: I will be working with a major performing arts company in Beijing to provide Chinese performers for shows outside China - anything from a 3-person acrobatic team to a 100 performer extravaganza. At the same time, performing groups from around the world who wish to tour in China can "apply" through me. I would need a demo tape for me to review, and if it meets their criteria, I would submit it to Beijing for their viewing and possible selection for a future tour. Finally, I can assist in booking Chinese performers based in Florida for performances around the country - mostly small teams of acrobats, dancers, martial artists.

CHINA IMPORT/EXPORT. We not only provide education programs, we are the perfect resource for large companies wishing to make bulk purchases, small companies wishing to purchase just for the shelves, or individuals shopping for treasures for the home. SPECIAL NOTE: Would you like to open a Chinese gift shop? I can help you set up your shop and provide the inventory at prices that give you plenty of room to make your own profits. I will restock your shelves as needed, and you need never worry about details of import like ordering, shipping, etc. I can even provide education and training about China and Chinese products to make you very knowledgeable about that country and the goods you sell.

Born near the city of Guangzhou (Canton) in south China, moved to the United States at age 8 and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. BA degree from Washington University, St. Louis - Asian Studies/Psychology/Education. After moving to Orlando, joined the Florida Splendid China Theme Park in Kissimmee in October 1993. In 1998 she was transferred to the theme park's hotel, the Days Inn Maingate West, where she was General Manager. Diana has been instrumental in developing the Elderhostel program for Stetson University - as the hotel's GM she provided first-rate classroom facilities, guest rooms, meals (in and outside the hotel), field trip transportation, and she interacts with the education participants as a Presenter - Calligraphy, Traditional Music and Instruments, Chinese Culture, etc.

Born and raised in Jiangxi Province in Southeast China, Dr. Yu received a BA from Jiangxi University, a MA in Communication from the University of Hawaii, and a Ph.D. in International Communication from the University of Florida. He did advanced studies at Fudan University, Shanghai, and was a Parvin Fellow at the Institute of Culture and Communication at the East-West Center in Honolulu. Dr. Yu has held a number of senior positions with Chinese and American organizations, most recently at Florida Splendid China Theme Park in Kissimee, Florida, where he helped establish the China Studies Elderhostel program for Stetson University. He teaches Modern/Contemporary China as well as China business training - and will participate in escorting and linking our business "guests" with potential Chinese business partners in China. Dr. Yu has been widely published, is Vice President of the U.S. Digest, an influential Chinese language magazine published in New York. He is a Director and former vice president of the Orlando Chinese Professional Association, and is a permanent member of the US-China People's Friendship Association.