Lot Essay
The proceeds from the sale of this painting will be donated to the Asia Foundation to benefit the L. Z.Yuan Fellowship, which offers young Chinese journalists the opportunity to gain a better understanding of key issues and concerns in international affairs, particularly those relevant to U.S. - China relations. The award offers study in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs organization, as well as a study tour of several U.S. cities to examine the current state of journalism, both traditional and new media, reflecting Yuan Lunren's conviction that the media has an important role to play in international affairs.