China Daily Fellows Say:

1981, Li Xing, assistant editor-in-chief, chief US correspondent

The Albert Parvin Journalism Fellowship at the University of Hawaii led me into the career of journalism, which has provided me with opportunities to meet with people across all sectors and ranks: from artists, scientists, ecologists and academicians to heads of states and governments around the world.

1983, Kang Bing, deputy editor-in-chief

My experience in the place where US President Barack Obama grew up enabled me to find out where the journalist "beef" was and enlightened me: Yes, I Can.

1985, Wang Ximin, deputy editor-in-chief

On my first day in Hawaii, on the way from the airport to the campus, it was the first time I realized that words in English such as the Likelike Highway had another pronunciation, a Hawaiian one. When I read it loudly phonetically, the taxi driver laughed out loud.

1988: Qu Yingpu, deputy editor-in-chief

Going to Hawaii was my first trip abroad. It allowed me to develop my understanding of our readers, which immensely benefited my career in China Daily.

1988: Gao Anming, editorial board member

Hawaii was a perfect place where the East meets the West. The 10 months of study at Hawaii helped broaden my perspective and sharpen my ability to understand this complicated world. Many thanks to University of Hawaii and East West Center, and, in particular, to the Parvin Foundation.

1991: Ren Kan, assistant editor-in-chief

The unique experience in the East-West Center has developed a thread running through my life and career, which is an endeavor to have an open, trusting and shared environment with others.

1995: Sun Shangwu, assistant editor-in-chief

My stay in Hawaii enabled me to better understand the mindset of Americans, which is important for international communication.

1997: Yao Ying, deputy opinion editor

Good friends, and lots of fun, love and care - a memory that will be cherished forever.

1998: Yang Chunya, managing editor-in-chief of www.chinadaily.com.cn

It is more than 10 years since I studied in University of Hawaii, but I really feel I left my heart on that beautiful island.

2000: Xin Dingding, reporter, News Center

My eight months' study in Hawaii is a fruitful one - tan, weight, friends, journalism basics, and more understanding of the American culture.

2001: Shen Gang, deputy editor-in-chief, 21st Century English Weekly

Hawaii is where I learnt to be a journalist and won my sweetheart.

2003: Su Qiang, deputy director, International News Department

Hawaii, I store your great beauty in my heart.

2004: Zhu Zhe, deputy director, News Center

Many young colleagues have asked me what can be learnt in the Parvin program. My answer: Everything you want to learn and make an effort to learn.

2008: Shan Juan, reporter, News Center

I thank the Parvins and Hawaii for giving me the time to freshen up both physically and mentally.

2011: Hu Yongqi, reporter,

News Center

I'm really looking forward to being part of the Hawaii fellowship program, learning on the beautiful island! I'm confident about contributing more to China Daily's growth in coming years!

(China Daily 06/01/2011 page48)