Dr. John C. Chen, 68, professor of mathematics, Temple University, died of canceer on September 21. He graduated from Helena College with a BA degree and EdD in mathematics from Temple in 1975.
He was very active in the movement of peaceful unification of China. He was president of President of Global Chinese Alliance for the Unification of China, founding member of the One China Committee, and a staunch supporter of the Chinese sovereignty over Tiao Yu Islands. In the 2004 Chinese New Year gala show, "China Splendar," in Philadelphia, he was reported in the news for barring New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) reporter from attending.
Dr. Chen founded the Pacific Rim Institute on Saturday, July 24, 2004 in New York. The Institute serves as a think-tank intended to promote U.S.-China relationship, advance mutual interest, promote co-operation, and maintain human righteousness and peace.