Howard Phillips in behalf of The Conservative Caucus Foundation, and the U.S. Taxpayers Alliance cordially invites WorldNetDaily readers to join him on a Far East Geostrategic Adventure to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore and Taipei to help gain an informed perspective on whether the People’s Republic of China is America’s Strategic Partner, Strategic Competitor, or Strategic Adversary August 17-28, 2001 Trip Information 540-743-2159

You are cordially invited to join Howard Phillips on an exciting 12 day geopolitical, economic, and scenic tour to visit key locales, secure first hand information and meet some of the people shaping the future of the Far East.

During our tour, you will get an up close look at what’s really going on in one of the most strategically significant and potentially volatile regions of the world.

You will visit five of the most important cities in Asia: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore and Taipei.

Howard Phillips, your host, has extensive experience leading delegations of concerned Americans on timely missions to geopolitical crisis points and historic venues: Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, France, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, South Africa, Nambia, Liberated Angola, as well as to Hong Kong and Taiwan.

At each stop along the way, you will be a full participant in meetings with key decision makers, analysts, and activists.

In Hong Kong, you will hear and see firsthand the changes wrought since the 1997 surrender of the British Colony to the Red Chinese.

Shanghai, the legendary city made famous by "Terry and the Pirates", is leading the way in luring western capital to the People’s Republic of China. You will receive expert analyses on recent developments in US-China trade relations.

In Beijing, in addition to some spectacular sightseeing, you will have the chance to secure a firsthand sense of what the leaders of Communist China have in store vis-à-vis the rest of Southeast Asia and the United States.

Singapore has been hailed as the Far East’s great success story, having (through tough anti-crime policies) virtually eliminated problems of drugs and other public misconduct. The Singapore economy is thriving and the leader of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s dominant political figure, has been viewed by experts throughout the world as the wisest observer of long term trends in Asia: financial, political and military.

The tour concludes with two days in the capital city of the Republic of China on Taiwan, a formerly Japanese occupied island, which became the homeland for those fleeing Communist victories in mainland China and which now features one of the world’s greatest democratic success stories.

General Douglas McArthur referred to Formosa (Taiwan) as being akin to a giant aircraft carrier floating in the Pacific.

So long as the people of Taiwan maintain a significant measure of political independence from Beijing, there are limits to the fulfillment of what many believe are the quasi-imperial objectives of the Beijing regime.

At a time when crucial decisions are being made about U.S. policy toward Beijing and Taipei, our visit could not be more timely in enabling you to form your own conclusions about what appropriate U.S. policy ought to be.

On our twelve-day journey, except where noted, your single tour fee covers meals, guided bus tours, airfare and your stay at four-and five-star hotels.

Meet your Host

Howard Phillips, former director of the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity, is President of The Conservative Caucus Foundation, Chairman of the U.S. Taxpayers Alliance, and editor of the bi-monthly Issues and Strategy Bulletin.

Communist China: Strategic Partner, Strategic Competitor, or Strategic Adversary? Trip Itinerary:

Day 1—Friday, August 17^th San Francisco

• Pre-Flight Briefing and Orientation
  9:00 p.m.—midnight (PST): Pre-flight briefing and introduction of tour leaders at San Francisco International Airport.

Day 2—Saturday, August 18^th Skies over the Pacific

• Sleep time en route
  Depart San Francisco at 1:50 a.m. (PST) on a non-stop flight to Hong Kong aboard world-renowned Singapore Airlines. Enjoy a delicious dinner and breakfast on the flight. Cross the international dateline and lose a day.

Day 3—Sunday, August 19^th Kowloon, Hong Kong

• Free time and evening orientation
  Arrive at Hong Kong International Airport at 6:40 a.m. local time. Immediate transfer to the New World Renaissance (or similar), a 4-star hotel conveniently located to provide easy access to almost every part of HK. Enjoy most of the day on your own to attend services at a local church and perhaps visit the nearby Hong Kong Museum of History. And, of course, feel free to patronize the numerous shopping centers and eateries.

At 5:00pm, enjoy a late afternoon dinner and briefing at the New Renaissance, followed by an evening orientation tour of HK, taking in the sites and smells of the night market and the beautiful view of the city lights from Victoria Peak.

Day 4—Monday, August 20^th Hong Kong Island

• Politics, Finance and Culture
  A hot buffet breakfast and briefing from 7:00—10:00 a.m. will be followed by a few hours of free time for shopping. At 1:30 p.m., board buses for an afternoon sightseeing tour of Hong Kong Island, including a visit to the Aberdeen Fishing Village, a flotilla of restaurants and local shops. After eating your way through the flotilla, travel to the famous Stanley Market to shop or browse at more than 200 covered stalls. 7:00—10:00pm private dinner, lecture and discussion.

Day 5—Tuesday, August 21^st Shanghai

• The PRC’s Window to the West
  Immediate check-out and transfer to the airport for an 8:15 a.m. flight to China’s largest and most economically powerful city, Shanghai. Breakfast en route. Arrive at 10:45a.m. Immediate transfer to the brand new 5-star Regal International East Asia Hotel. An afternoon bus tour of Shanghai (lunch provided) will be followed by a private dinner and briefing.

Day 6—Wednesday, August 22^nd Shanghai

• Politics, Culture and Commerce
  7 a.m. breakfast and briefing at our 5-star hotel, followed by a guided bus tour including visits to the new Shanghai Museum and the famous Huxinting Tea House. Lunch provided. We conclude our stay in Shanghai with a private dinner, discussion and guest speaker.

Day 7—Thursday, August 23^rd Beijing

• An Inside Look at Communism’s Capital City
  Early checkout for an 8:55 a.m. flight to Beijing. Breakfast en route. After a 10:50a.m. arrival, check in to the 4-star Capital Hotel, located 10 minutes from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Guided bus tour with lunch provided. Return to the Capital Hotel for a private banquet with guest speakers.

Day 8—Friday, August 24^th Beijing

• The Great Wall and Summer Palace
  Group breakfast and briefing in the morning followed by a full day guided tour including the Great Wall of China and the beautiful Summer Palace. Lunch and dinner provided.

Day 9—Saturday, August 25^th Singapore

• Jewel of the Orient
  Early departure on an 8:45 a.m. flight to Singapore. Breakfast and lunch served en route. Arrive in Singapore at 3:00 p.m. and check in to the 4-star Amara Singapore Hotel (or similar). Orientation briefing from 5:00—7:00pm. Evening free.

Day 10—Sunday, August 26^th Singapore

• The World’s Most Successful City-State
  Breakfast briefing at 7:00 a.m. After time to attend local worship services, embark on a guided bus tour of Singapore. Lunch provided. Evening free to enjoy the shops, sights and sounds of Singapore.

Day 11—Monday, August 27^th Taipei

• Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan
  7:00 a.m. breakfast briefing and discussion, followed by an 11:00 a.m. Singapore Airlines flight to Taipei. Lunch served en route. Arrive at 3:30 p.m. After check in at the 5-star Lai Lai Sheraton (or similar), enjoy free time until a private dinner and orientation briefing at 7:00pm.

Day 12—Tuesday, August 28^th Taipei

• The Future of ROC—PRC Relations
  7:00—10:00 a.m. breakfast and lectures will be followed by free time for shopping and lunch. Spend the afternoon on a guided bus tour visiting popular attractions in Taipei including the Martyrs Shrine and the National Palace Museum. A 6:00 p.m. farewell banquet will be followed by a 10:55 p.m. Singapore Airlines non-stop flight to Los Angeles, arriving at 8:10 p.m. (PST) on the same day.

Terms and Conditions

Basic Package Includes: Coach class round-trip airfare; inner-Asia airfare; hotel accommodations; sightseeing programs; ground transportation and transfers; and meals as indicated on itinerary.

Not included in Your Tour: Any U.S. expenses; items of personal nature (drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.); Local airport/city taxes (must be paid in local currency); Hotel portage baggage handling; meals not covered in itinerary; any other items not covered in itinerary.

Responsibility: Howard Phillips, The Conservative Caucus Foundation, U.S. Taxpayers Alliance and/or their agents, give notice that all tickets, vouchers, and coupons issued by them, and all arrangements for transport or conveyance or for accommodations made by them, are made by them only as agent for the passenger and upon the express condition that neither the above nor their agents shall be liable or responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damage, injury, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity of any kind which may be occasioned by reason of any or omission (including any act of negligence or breach of contract of an third party who is to or does supply any goods or services for this trip.) Without limiting the foregoing, the above and/or their agents are not responsible for any losses and expenses due to delay or changes in schedule, overbooking of accommodation, default of any third parties, sickness, weather, strikes, acts of God, acts of terrorism, force majeure, quarantine, criminal activity, or for any other cause beyond its control. All such loses and expenses must be paid by the passenger. The right is reserved to alter or cancel the itinerary, if deemed necessary or advisable by above agents. Arrangements are based on March, 2001 fares, are quoted in U.S. dollars per person based on double-occupancy, and are subject to change until full payment is made. Prices may vary accordingly. There will be no refunds for unused portions of the program. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of this tour at any time.

Health: Any medical condition which may require special medical attention must be reported in writing when reservations are made.

Cancellations: Cancellations are not considered effective until they are received in writing in the offices of TCCF. Charges are assessed depending upon penalties imposed by suppliers as follows: Up to August 1^st, $200 service fee + any airline penalties. After August 1^st, 50 % of full tour price; after August 17^th, no refund.

Optional Insurance Package: Trip cancellation/interruption insurance for accident or medical reasons is offered at a special rate. Since cancellations policies are strictly enforced, we strongly recommend that you take out this travel insurance at the time of booking to protect your travel investment. We will send an application once a reservation is made.

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