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From the Editors As this issue of Perspectives comes out, we are stepping into year 2003. Thanks to the participation of our authors and readers, we believe that Perspectives has in 2002 played a positive role in facilitating discussions and bridging differences, and we will continue to do so in the coming years. The last issue of 2002 contains six articles on various topics. Under "Debate," Ronald Dworkin and Liufang Fang present two different views on the values, approaches and moral responsibilities of Chinese intellectuals and academic game in general. The two articles show how important, and sometimes how challenging, it is for people with different cultural backgrounds and living in different environments to exchange ideas and bridge differences. Under "International," David Gosset broadens our view on Europe-China relations. Under "Law," joining an ongoing debate, Albert Chen thoroughly analyzes Article 23 of Hong Kong's Basic Law and adds important insights to the debate. Also under "Law," Qi Li et. al. present a survey of the fast-growing legal profession in Shanghai and discuss whether and how it should conform to the international practice. Finally, under "Political Theory and Practice," Junhua Zhang reviews China's e-government, a phenomenon that, to date, is little understood. As always, we hope you enjoy this issue of Perspectives and welcome your comments, suggestions and article contributions. Best wishes for the New Year! The Editors |