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Shilong Tao(1929--) (Right)Born in Anyue, Sichuan(Szechwan), China. Graduated from Peking University in 1952. Geologist and Science Writer. E-mail stao@brunnet.net More

Dejian Tao (1932-1997) Born in Guangzhou (Canton),Guangdong, China. Graduated from Tianjin University in 1953. Architect and Editor. more

My family name is TAO (in Chinese Pinying) or (Chinese character) which means potter, the maker of pottery. Chinese character is pictograph and consists of strokes. The modern Chinese characters have evolved and simplified from ancient ones for more than 3500 years. The ancient character ofhad only the right part, which was inscribed on bones or tortoise shells in the period of 1600 to 1100 BC. (In the picture leftmost) The population with family name of TAO is not great, but thousands of them were living in my hometown Anyue, a county of Sichuan (Szechwan) province.

The changes of, Accords Prof. James Hsu , The Society of Ancient China, Commerce Press, Taipei,1995, pp.219

Many of my family members, relatives and friends are working in the fields on education, arts, and sciences. I believe it is a good idea to put their contributions and information online for the interchange of cultures between the east and west , and friends.　

Du Fu,Ballad of the Chariots Translated by Tommy W.K. Tao, Vancouver, B.C.

Written around 751. The Tang army was on a campaign to conquer the hostile neighbour to the southwest but suffered grave defeats. Many died of sickness in the swampy areas of the south, even before they reached the battleground. Conscription was made by force. Parents and wives would wail sending off the conscripted young men.

Shen-Su Sun：To strive for a healthier science culture environment in China