Zhao Xiaolan's Growth and Emotional Life

Zhao Xiaolan-the pride of Chinese Americans

China Net | Time: 2005165438+1October 23rd | Article Source: Xinmin Evening News.

Chinese-American youth generally seek development in the field of engineering science, because language is not a big obstacle in these fields and there is a lot of room for development. But Zhao Xiaolan wanted to try something different and devote his life to American politics. For many people in China and Asia, this is obviously an adventure. But she succeeded with China's thinking and American's motivation. In 200 1 year, Zhao Xiaolan was nominated by President George H.W. Bush as the US Secretary of Labor, becoming the first Chinese cabinet minister in American history.

1 sets an example for Sister Wu.

Zhao Xiaolan is from Ma Lu Town, Jiading, Shanghai. 1953 was born in Taiwan Province province and immigrated to the United States with his parents at the age of 8. 1975 graduated from Manhelian Women's College. Then I entered my father's company as an intern. Through two years of actual combat, Zhao Xiaolan improved her knowledge in shipping, insurance and management, and wrote a monograph on American shipbuilding industry, which laid the foundation for her to enter the MBA program of Harvard Business School. After several rigorous examinations, Zhao Xiaolan stood out among thousands of competitors and was admitted on April 1977.

My father, who has six daughters, is called "Zhao's six golden flowers", but the oldest. When Zhao Xiaolan was admitted to Harvard University, he not only built up confidence in himself, but also inspired his family. After five sisters, they looked up to their sisters one after another and entered famous schools.

Zhao, my second sister, is a master of William and Mary College. Sanmei Xiaomei is a master of Harvard Business School; Fourth sister Zhao received a doctorate in law from Columbia University; Five sisters, Zhao Xiaoting, are also masters of Harvard Business School; Zhao Xiaolan's sister Zhao Anji is very clever. It took her three years to complete her bachelor's degree from Harvard University, and after receiving her MBA degree from Harvard Business School, she was arranged by her father to be the leader of his Fumao Shipping Company.

On 2002 1 month 17, the governor of new York announced the appointment of Zhao Xiaomei as the director of the state consumer protection department, which is the first Chinese-American first-class state government director in the history of new York state. For the first time in American history, Chinese sisters appeared. They served as cabinet-level senior officials in the federal government and state governments respectively, and wrote a rare story about Shuang Jie.

Zhao Xiaolan, we are all girls. When I grow up, people around me always throw cold water on my parents, saying that my sisters and I will make my parents spend a lot of dowry money, so when I grow up, my sisters and I always regard ourselves as female warriors, just like Mulan. We want to make our families proud of us and our parents proud of us. As the eldest daughter of my family, I have a special responsibility to set a good example for my sisters. I've always been concerned about this.

Elected as a White House scholar to enter politics.

1in the summer of 979, after obtaining a master's degree from Harvard Business School, Zhao Xiaolan joined Citibank in the United States and was appointed as a senior accountant as soon as he started work.

Because of her professional attitude and work performance, the bank president appreciates her very much. The president's wife has repeatedly encouraged her to participate in the "White House Scholar" selection, considering her a rare financial and maritime talent. If she can be elected to work in the government, she will be able to play her potential in promoting communication between the government and the people. Besides, Ms. Chen Xiangmei encouraged her to go to Washington to see if she could make a contribution. Asians, in particular, hope to win more benefits and equal job opportunities for everyone.

"White House Scholars" must be between the ages of 28 and 36. In addition to high academic qualifications and special leadership skills, they have to be recommended by the work unit and prestigious people in the society, and they have to go through nine months of written and oral tests and personal social security data survey and evaluation.

Zhao Xiaolan was selected as the "White House Scholar" in the 1983 competition, which was recommended by the President of Citibank, the Dean of Harvard Business School, the President of St. John's University and the President of Mobil Oil Company.

According to the statistical report of the White House, 1983 has 55,000 applicants. 3000 people were selected in the first exam, and then 1 120 people were selected. Later, after many written tests and interviews, 32 people were finally selected, and only 13 people were finally admitted. 1983 In May, Zhao Xiaolan beat tens of thousands of competitors and got high marks in the White House. Zhao Xiaolan is the youngest and only China woman among 13 White House scholars.

After entering the White House, Zhao Xiaolan worked in transportation and trade in the President's Office, dealing with some particularly difficult, complicated and controversial issues. When the White House had to intervene, she was ordered to draft the White House's position on this issue. Therefore, Zhao Xiaolan's work is mainly in contact with the people, Congress, industry and commerce, academic groups and other departments, which requires a long time of analysis and thinking. Mr. Meese, the White House consultant, is her immediate superior. Every case planned by Zhao Xiaolan must be read by him and other departments, and then submitted to the President for approval. Mr. Meese is a confidant and adviser of President Reagan. He appreciates Zhao Xiaolan's humble attitude and the spirit of learning modestly. Issues related to economy, finance and transportation were assigned to her, and most opinions put forward by various departments on Zhao Xiaolan, especially on issues, were considered feasible.

President Reagan once gave a speech in Congress, and Mr. Meese asked Zhao Xiaolan to draft the current economic problems in the United States. She spent two days collecting information, thinking and analyzing, and finally made a speech, which was submitted to Mr. Meese, who read it and submitted it to the President after a slight modification. President Reagan received unanimous praise after his speech in Congress. Later, Mr Meese told the President that the manuscript was drafted by Zhao Xiaolan, a White House scholar, and the President nodded. Since then, the young man has left a good impression on the president.

3 Jump 3 levels in just 3 years.

1in April, 1986, President Reagan appointed former White House scholar Zhao Xiaolan as the deputy director of the General Administration of Maritime Affairs of the US Department of Transportation, and Mrs. Toure, the Secretary of Transportation, announced the appointment. When Mrs Toure released the news, she praised Zhao Xiaolan as a rare talent in the fields of transportation, finance and administration. Serving the Maritime Administration with her experience will definitely make an inestimable contribution to the Maritime Administration.

The deputy director of the Maritime Safety Administration is responsible for managing thousands of employees and controlling the use of hundreds of millions of yuan.

During her work in the White House, Zhao Xiaolan has established good relations with various departments, so it is natural for her to coordinate the work of various government departments.

Zhao Xiaolan was appointed as the deputy director of the General Administration of Maritime Affairs, which is quite different from when he was a White House scholar three years ago. In the past, just put a few official documents in your bag and you can go home. Now there are many and heavy official documents, and you have to stay in the office every night to deal with them.

Zhao Xiaolan gets up at 6: 30 every morning and finishes his work preparation in half an hour. He also watches TV and new york Times Washington Post, paying special attention to business reports. At 8: 45, the director will hold a briefing in the office. At 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the staff left, and she began to work on her own time and went home at around 10 every night.

1988 in April, President Reagan appointed Zhao Xiaolan as the chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. The Federal Maritime Commission is an independent institution, which is directly responsible to the President and Congress. Only after the Senate approves the chairmanship can the president issue an appointment. Subsequently, the Senate General Assembly voted to approve the nomination of Zhao Xiaolan.

My Maritime Committee has five members, one is retired vice admiral, and the other is a senator, both over 60 years old, while Zhao Xiaolan is only 35 years old. She is the only Asian woman and the new president. Most people are very suspicious of this young director, especially those senior members who question her control ability, but she can plan and handle it properly.

1989 1 On February 20th, George H.W. Bush became president. 17 On February 7th, George H.W. Bush announced his nomination of Zhao Xiaolan as Deputy Secretary of the Federal Department of Transportation. When President Bush nominated her as Deputy Minister of Communications, it was unexpected. As she became the chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission in April, 1988, the term of this post is five years, so it is estimated that Zhao Xiaolan will not change her position in the short term. However, her popularity and appeal, especially her outstanding performance, are unmatched by any Asian. During the election campaign, President Bush promised that he would pay attention to China people after he was elected. According to her experience, it is natural for her to hold the post of deputy minister.

The Ministry of Communications is in charge of the gateway and artery of the United States, and it has to deal with many large and small things every day. The minister is in charge when she is out. She is also the head of the family. There are eight assistants to help the deputy minister with his daily work. Although some people don't believe that she reached the summit so soon, after Zhao Xiaolan took office, she resolved many major crises one after another with decisive actions and strategizing. First, after the Pan Am plane was blown up by terrorists, she quickly formulated a number of aftermath and remedial measures, quickly controlled and cleaned up the pollution after the Exxon oil tanker hit the rocks, and efficiently presided over the road repair work in the San Francisco earthquake, making her known as a "crisis management expert."

Marry senator McConaughey

Zhao Xiaolan is the last married daughter of Zhao family. 1At the beginning of 993, Zhao Xiaolan, who was busy with his career, married Senator McConaughey of Kentucky * * * and 5 1 year-old. She was forty years old that year.

Zhao Xiaolan: I want to find a China boy, but I am too tall. My mother is always worried about me. Ironically, my husband and I are getting married. I want him to come to my house. He must propose to me in front of my whole family. He visited my family. I don't know whether I'm nervous or afraid. The senior senator often talks about Kan Kan in Congress. That night, he kept blushing, and he hesitated several times, which worried the young ladies who were watching. After dinner, he summoned up the courage to ask his parents to allow us to get married.

McConaughey, I have been living a single life for more than 20 years after my marriage failed. Until I met Zhao Xiaolan, I was attracted by her manners, especially her shrewdness. I changed my mind about being alone all my life and decided to end my 25-year single life.

Zhao Xiaolan was born beautifully, active in the mainstream society, and had many suitors in politics, business and culture. Some people not only own thousands of acres of fertile land, but also fly private jets to see her every week. After years of hard pursuit, there was no result. Zhao Xiaolan was moved by McConaughey's tenderness, care and consideration.

Zhao Xiaolan I chose the poorest senator, but I feel happiest with him. He has a good personality, and we really love each other. With him, I am calm, happy and safe.

1On February 6th, 993, Zhao Xiaolan married Senator McConaughey from Kentucky in the chapel on Capitol Hill. Only the families of both parties attended the wedding. Father Zhao Xicheng attaches great importance to China tradition, and always feels that his daughter's lifelong event is not grand enough, so more relatives and friends have no chance to meet the couple. So after they got married, he held a grand wedding reception at the Hilton Hotel in new york, which was attended by more than 65,438+070 Chinese and foreign guests. China's ambassador to the United States, Li, delivered a speech at the banquet, sincerely wishing the couple, and said that marrying US Senator McConaughey symbolizes the traditional friendship and ties between China and the United States.

Became the first Chinese American minister in the United States.

In July 2000, the 37th Congress of the United States and the Party was held in Philadelphia. Zhao Xiaolan, General Powell and laura bush were scheduled to give speeches at prime time on the first day. Chinese and foreign media have speculated that once George H.W. Bush is elected, Powell will be the Secretary of State and Zhao Xiaolan will be the Minister of Communications. But surprisingly, Akio Toyoda, a Japanese from the Democratic Party, was nominated as the Minister of Communications, but Zhao Xiaolan, who had the highest voice, was defeated. Zhao Xiaolan's relatives and friends and overseas Chinese in the United States are very sorry.

Zhao Xicheng Xiaolan received many greeting calls. She is very calm. She told us again and again that her wish was to do things, not to be an official. As a parent, I am glad to hear the news.

At this time, Zhao Xiaolan issued a statement about Akio Toyoda's nomination. She made this statement as a senior researcher at the Traditional Think Tank Foundation. She said in the statement: "I have been a supporter of President Bush's election for a long time, and I am honored to be considered as a possible nominee for the cabinet. I will support the new government no matter what. Akio Toyoda was nominated as the new Minister of Communications. I think he is a very suitable candidate, because he has had excellent performance in official business. I wish him success. "

On September 9th, 2000 1 year1month, the Associated Press sent a news to the world, saying: "Linda Chavez, the nominee of the Federal Minister of Labor, held a press conference because an illegal immigrant who once lived in her house was accused of illegally employing foreign workers, which has troubled President-elect Bush, so she decided to give up accepting the nomination."

When Linda Chavez formally gave up accepting the nomination, the American media aroused speculation about Bush's new candidate for Labor Secretary. Before the emergence of new candidates, it is generally believed that those who are expected to be nominated include former Republican Congressman Tyrone, former Republican Congressman Dunn, former Republican National Committee Chairman Bond and Zhao Xiaolan, a senior researcher at the think tank Heritage Foundation.

At 9: 00 a.m. the day before President Bush was sworn in, Zhao Xiaolan received a phone call from President Bush asking her to accept the nomination of Secretary of Labor. Surprisingly, she was repeatedly rejected by Zhao Xiaolan, who thought the time was not yet ripe. She didn't accept it until Bush spoke.

Zhao Xiaolan: I have been thinking about this position for a long time, but President Bush encouraged me several times on the phone. He said that you didn't have peace corps experience at first, but you performed better than anyone else. You can clarify a pool of sewage like the United Charity Foundation, and the Minister of Labor belongs to you. You still bravely accepted the nomination. We have absolute confidence in you. I am very moved by President Bush's sincerity and encouragement, and I can't refuse again.

00 1 1 month 1 1 2: 45 pm, which is a historic moment for Zhao Xiaolan and the peak of her life. Dressed in a red suit with a black velvet bow tie, she stood beside Bush, smiling and radiant, waiting for the announcement of her appointment as president-elect.

Bush: I announce the nomination and appointment of Zhao Xiaolan as Minister of Labor. Her past administrative ability and outstanding performance in holding public office are obvious to all. Zhao Xiaolan has compassion and ambition to help others build a better life. I believe this admirable quality will be brought to her new position.

Zhao Xiaolan is honored to receive this honor. 39 years ago, when I sailed to the United States and saw the Statue of Liberty through new york Harbour, I never thought that I would be nominated as the Minister of Labor today. Labor is America's most valuable asset. When I worked in the United Charity Foundation, I worked closely with the labor organization. I assure my compatriots all over the country that my enthusiasm for this job will be the same as when my father first came to the United States, and I will work three jobs at the same time to support my family. I will strive to ensure gender equality.

Turning to American history, 1880, the US Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which prohibited Chinese from entering the United States. Unexpectedly, 120 years later, Chinese joined the cabinet and became the federal minister of labor. Chinese are no longer the ethnic group of chop suey chefs and laundries in Chinatown.

Selected from "China Series: Zhao Xiaolan" edited by Zhang Kerong and published by Modern Publishing House in August 2005.

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