Go Comes to the White House

When President Hu Jintao of China arrives at the White House on Wednesday, 19 January,
the U.S. Go community will be there.

When President Obama first visited China last year, he brought President Hu the gift of a Go
board and glass bowls, both made by U.S. craftsmen, and a set of Go stones donated by U.S.
Go Professional Feng Yun. She had received the stones as an honor before leaving China for
the U.S.

The game emphasizes the long view, and trades between the players instead of all-out
victory, perhaps a metaphor for better relations among people.

The President has invited New Jersey’s Feng Yun, North Carolina’s Frank Salantrie (who
made the board), the West Coast glass blower, and American Go Association representatives
Paul Celmer, Board of Directors, and Allan Abramson, President, to the arrival ceremony.

Sent by Allan Abramson today! Huge news!

I don't think they understand what it means to make "trades" in Go...