中华人民共和国驻美国大使馆
THE EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
2300 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC20008

September 25, 2003

The Honorable D.J. Alissandratos
Chancellor, Shelby Country Chancery Court
140 Adams Avenue, Room 308, Memphis, TN 38103

Re: Adoption of Anna Mae He
The Bakers v. the Hes
Chancery Court # CH-01--1302-3

Dear Chancellor Alissandratos,

I am writing again to express this Embassy's concern on the case of the Bakers v. the Hes. As you know, on September 4, 2003, two consular officials from this Chinese Embassy attended the hearing at your courtroom. The Hes and the Chinese-American communities are very disappointed that the motions raised by the Hes' lawyer were denied. The Embassy feels regretful over the Court's decision. 

Mr. & Mrs. He deeply love their daughter, Anna Mae He, and have never give up their parental right. Their consistent efforts to get her back have been witnessed by the public. As parental rights are the basic human rights, it is universally acknowledged that children should be with their parents as far as parents are able to raise the children. Therefore Mr. & Mrs. He shall not be deprived of their daughter simply because of their economic disadvantage and immigration status. As I mentioned in my former letters to your Honor this Embassy, according to Article 24 of the Sino-U.S. Consular Convention, is obliged and entitled to take appropriate measures for the protection of the rights and interests of Mr. & Mrs. He, we are greatly concerned with the scheduled trial on September 29, 2003. We strongly ask the Court to take into consideration our concern and do whatever appropriate in your capacity to see to it that the case be judged in a fair way and the rights and interests of the Hes be protected. 

Mr. & Mrs. He tell us they are going back to China soon after the case ends, and hope to return happily with their beloved daughter Anna Mae. China is now the world's fastest growing country with plentiful job opportunities. I am sure, with Mr. He's education background and working experience, he and his family, including the children, will live happily and substantially in his home country. 

Your positive consideration is greatly appreciated. 

Sincerely,

(Signature)  

Li Ruiyou,Counselor and Consul General
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China

CC: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department

中华人民共和国驻美国大使馆
THE EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
2300 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC20008

June 5, 2003

The Honorable D.J. Alissandratos
Chancellor, Shelby Country Chancery Court
140 Adams Avenue, Room 208, Memphis, TN 38103

Re: Adoption of Anna Mae He
The Bakers v. the Hes
Chancery Court # CH-01--1302-3

Dear Chancellor Alissandratos,

The court's response letter dated May 2, 2003 has been duly received.

Mr. He told us that the discovery depositions took place on May 19, 2003 as scheduled and the trial date has been set for July.  He has put through the counsel his request for a jury trial of the case.  The Embassy has been concerned about the Hes' legitimate rights and interests as they are citizens of China.  I therefore would ask your honor to take the Hes' request into consideration and have the case settled in a fair way. 


Sincerely,

(Signature)  

Li Ruiyou,
Counselor and Consul General
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China

CC: Mr. Kenny W. Armstrong
Clerk & Master

中华人民共和国驻美国大使馆
THE EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
2300 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC20008

April 22, 2003

The Honorable D.J. Alissandratos
Chancellor
Chancery Court
Memphis, Tennessee

                                                                                          Re: Adoption of Anna Mae He
                                                                                                The Bakers v. the Hes
                                                                                                Chancery Court # CH-01--1302-3 

Dear Chancellor Alissandratos, 

I am writing to express our concern over the progress of the case of Anna Mae He, the Bakers v. the Hes (Docket No.: CH-01-1302-3). 

Mr. He told us recently that the Order of Indefinite Postponement of the trial of the case, issued by your  Court in April 2002, has been reaffirmed this year. As Mr. and Mrs. He's immigration status, approved by the Immigration Court for the final trial of the custody case, is running out, they request that the Order be withdrawn and the Court set a trial date for the case at the earliest time before May 30, 2003. 

I hope your Honor will take the He's situations and request into consideration and have the case settled as soon as possible.

Sincerely yours,

(Signature)

Li Ruiyou, 
Counselor and Consul General,
The Embassy of the people’s Republic of China

CC: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department

中华人民共和国驻美国大使馆
THE EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
2300 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC20008

Oct. 1, 2002

Judge Burmer
Executive Office of Immigration Review
167 North Main Street, Room 460
Memphis, TN 38103

Dear Judge Burmer,

I’m writing to express our concern about the Deportation Case of the Chinese couple of He Shaoqiang and Luo Qin. Mr. He told us that your honor would hear this case on October 2, 2002.

As we are told that the Hes’ current status is the direct result of two other unsolved cases involving Mr. He and the dispute over the rights of the custody of the couple’s baby daughter Anna Mae He. Mr. & Mrs. He strongly request that the deportation decision be made after the above two cases are over. Otherwise their deportation would mean the depart of their daughter from them forever.

This Embassy, according to Article 24 of the Sino-U.S. Consular Convention, is obliged and entitled to take appropriate measures for the protection of the rights and interests of Chinese nationals before U.S. courts and other authorities of justice. As Mr. & Mrs. He are Chinese citizens, and we, like many Chinese Communities, are greatly concerned with the deportation case and the interests of the Hes. It will be highly appreciated if you would take humanitarianism into consideration while exercising the law and do whatever appropriate in your capacity to have the rights and interests of the Hes protected.

Sincerely yours,

(Signature)

Li Ruiyou, Counselor and Consul General of
the Embassy of the people’s Republic of China
in the United States of America

CC: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department

中华人民共和国驻美国大使馆
THE EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
2300 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC20008

August 15, 2002

Mr. D.J. Alissandratos
The Chancery Court of Shelby Country, TN
For 30^th Judicial District at Memphis
140 Adams Suite 308
Memphis, Tennessee 38103

                                                Re: Adoption of Anna Mae He
                                                            The Bakers v. the Hes
                                                            Chancery Court # CH-01—1302-3

Dear Mr. D.J. Alissandratos,

I’m writing in regard to the case involving Anna Mae He, the 3-year-old daughter of Shaoqiang (Jack) He and Qin (Casey) Luo, The case will be heard on August 21, 2002. Mr. & Mrs. He have complained to this Embassy that Mr. & Mrs. Baker have been attempting to adopt their daughter by “manipulating the legal procedures”. The Hes have asked this Embassy to provide assistance in getting back their daughter.

This Embassy, according to Article 24 of the Sino-U.S. Consular Convention, is obliged and entitled to take appropriate measures for the protection of the rights and interests of Chinese nationals before U.S. courts and other authorities. As Mr. & Mrs. He are Chinese citizens, we are greatly concerned with the said case and the interests of the Hes. It will be highly appreciated if you would take into consideration our concern and do whatever appropriate in your capacity to see to it that the case be judged in a fair way and the rights and interests of the Hes be protected.

Sincerely yours,

(Signature)

Li Ruiyou, Counselor and Consul General of
the Embassy of the people’s Republic of China
in the United States of America

CC: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department

中华人民共和国驻美国大使馆
THE EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
2300 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC20008

June 6, 2002
Paul G. Summers
Attorney General of Tennessee
P.O. Box 20207, Nashville
TN 37202-0207

Dear Mr. Attorney General,

I am writing in regard to the case involving a dispute over the custody of a little Chinese girl between a Chinese couple and an American couple.  The little girl named Anna Mae He was born in 1999 when the parents Shaoqiang He and Qin Luo, both Chinese citizens, were under great financial hardship.  Through a local Christian aid agency, the American couple stepped in and volunteered to care for the baby until the Chinese couple was able to get back on their feet.  Mr. Shaoqiang He told this Embassy that over the past years, he and his wife repeatedly told the American couple they wanted their baby back, but the American couple refused to do so and have made the case very complicated by playing with the law.  The case is now handled by the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee (Docket #: CH-01-1302-3) and the Judge in charge is Chancellor Alissandratos.  The case has attracted attention of news media including USA TODAY, which carried a detailed article on January 24, 2001.  On February 7, 2002 Chancellor Alissandratos issued a “GAG” order to forbid the Hes to speak to the press, to contact their daughter by any means and also granted legal guardianship to the Bakers.  The case will reopen in mid-June.  The Hes ask this Embassy for assistance in protecting their parental rights and getting back their daughter. 

This Embassy, obliged and entitled to take appropriate measures for the protection of the rights and interests of Chinese nationals, is greatly concerned with the said case and the interests of the Hes.  It will be highly appreciated if you would pay attention to this case and do whatever appropriate in your capacity to see to it that the Court handle the case with justice, and the rights and interests of the Hes be protected. 

Sincerely yours,

Li, Ruiyou, Couselor and Consul General of
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China

CC: Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs, US State Department