In Memory of Rose Nan-Ping Chen (1949–2025)

With deep sadness, we share the passing of our founder, Rose Nan-Ping Chen, on January 9, 2025. For more than two decades, Rose devoted her life to building bridges of understanding between the United States and China through The Rose Group and the creation of ChinaFest. Her vision, energy, and kindness touched countless lives and communities. Rose’s extraordinary legacy will live on through ChinaFest, which continues to inspire cultural dialogue and will mark its 21st anniversary in 2026.

Rose Nan-Ping Chen Obituary
Science History Institute Announcement
University of Richmond Memorial Video
ChinaFest

The Secret of Healing, The Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Join us on a journey that spans St. Louis, Taiwan, Beijing and Brooklyn to discover the insights of Chinese medical practitioners, western research scholars and of patients.

Produced and Directed by Rose Nan-Ping Chen, by Rose Nan-Ping Chen.
 

Chapters
1. Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine ( TCM )
2. Acupuncture & Treatment
3. Herbs & Herbal Medicine
4. Food therapy & Preventive Measures
5. Challenges & Opportunities

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Learning and Thinking about China, a booklet about China and its Culture

This second edition of Learning and Thinking about China continues our goal of introducing the culture of China to the general public, including teachers and students. The opening and closing essays, by Dr. Bates Gill and Dr. David Finkelstein, respectively, illuminate the cross-cultural thrust initiated by The Rose Group in 2003.

Contents
1. To Our Readers/Foreword ( excerpts from the original )
2. China’s Reawakening by Bates Gill
3. Traditions of Chinese Thought by Moss Roberts
4. A Brief Introduction to Chinese Art by Jason Sun
5. Timeline of Chinese History and Sino-American Relations
6. Map of China
7. Customs and Artifacts of the Major Chinese Festivals by Sally Yu Leung
8. Chinese Medicine by Amy Tseng and Bruce J. Ballon
In a Class of His Own by Fintan O’Toole
9. China, Uncertainty, and the United States by David Finkelstein
10. Books, Publications and other Resources

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