China: First post
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 4:07AM Delayed flight out of Chicago but I got into new Beijing airport in time to make dinner with host, director of international relations institute at Tsinghua U, Prof. Yan Xueton, who's been my go-to guy on translating and publishing my books here. We have great long talk that closes the restaurant, despite my inability to sleep on the plane. He reports that PNM's first printing sold out (I've been signing student copies) and that second printing likely. BFA will be out perhaps as early as July.
Yesterday I tour Olympic Village and Palace of Prince Gong with old friend who always hosts me. Also have long meet with seniors of China Reform Forum at their new HQ.
Last night was two hour (75 brief and 45 Q&A) with 100-plus students at Tsinghua. Every questioner got advanced proof copy of GP (I had a bunch left over). For some reason, I get super-turned on by this audience and gave a great performance, just about losing my voice. I was simply thrilled with response, one of those nights you never forget.
Today are two more events (seminar with students and recorded dialogue with Dr. Yan). Tomorrow is speech to execs of Sinopec.
As always, jam packed sked, but no other way to go.
Storm performing well, although everything slows dramatically during biz hours in terms of connectivity--serious wireless bandwidth issues.
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