THE VIEW FROM ABOVE

“The superior man does not think himself so. His humility is what sets him apart.” - Chinese Proverb

Olivia, Jieping and much admired colleagues

Olivia, Jieping and much admired colleagues

Premier Zhou Enlai with his wife Deng Yingchao, an important student activist.

Premier Zhou Enlai with his wife Deng Yingchao, an important student activist.

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The CAMS delegation welcomed by Squibb President, Dennis Fill and Olivia in February 1979.

It was their first visit since 1949.

Gao Rui and Jieping visit Jason and Olivia’s home in London 1995

Gao Rui and Jieping visit Jason and Olivia’s home in London 1995

Chairman Mao and Limpid Stream, when she became the powerful, Madame Mao. “I will marry her tomorrow and everyone can mind their own business…..”

Chairman Mao and Limpid Stream, when she became the powerful, Madame Mao. “I will marry her tomorrow and everyone can mind their own business…..”

Dr. Wu should never have told these Chinese secrets to a foreigner.
— A friend of the Author

 

Weiran and Jieping in their 80’s

Weiran and Jieping in their 80’s

Diaoyutai, the 10 acre site in central Beijing with multiple mansions to house Heads of State and foreign dignitaries,  the brainchild of Premier Zhou Enlai. This was home to Mme Mao and the Gang of Four and also to Wu Jieping 1969-’77.

Diaoyutai, the 10 acre site in central Beijing with multiple mansions to house Heads of State and foreign dignitaries, the brainchild of Premier Zhou Enlai. This was home to Mme Mao and the Gang of Four and also to Wu Jieping 1969-’77.

Dr. Yan Renyong leading OB/Gyn authority in China, Jieping, Gao Rui, Olivia, 1st. Ambassador to Ireland, Gong Pushing, Teng Jiadeng Harvard U. haematologist

Dr. Yan Renyong leading OB/Gyn authority in China, Jieping, Gao Rui, Olivia, 1st. Ambassador to Ireland, Gong Pushing, Teng Jiadeng Harvard U. haematologist

A young idealist, Jieping sets out for the USA 1947.

A young idealist, Jieping sets out for the USA 1947.

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The best Jiangxi food in Beijing.

The best Jiangxi food in Beijing.

Jieping and much admired brother Anran who emigrated to Canada.

Jieping and much admired brother Anran who emigrated to Canada.

Jieping’s parents with their grandchildren.

Jieping’s parents with their grandchildren.

Jieping’s sister Wuyin celebrates her 80th. birthday with her husband Liu Yujie

Jieping’s sister Wuyin celebrates her 80th. birthday with her husband Liu Yujie

Jieping’s parents are still happy having given up all their worldly wealth for New China.

Jieping’s parents are still happy having given up all their worldly wealth for New China.

Jieping, sister Wuyin and her husband, Dr. Liu Yujie.

Jieping, sister Wuyin and her husband, Dr. Liu Yujie.