This work consists of tributes written by friends, colleagues, teachers, students and family members of Professor Shu Chien on the occasion of his 70th birthday, which was celebrated in San Diego, California on 23 June 2001, and in Taipei, Taiwan on 12 August 2001. Following those events, a collection of articles was submitted. Together with the precious, memorable photographs, these articles provide a summary of the life and deeds of this internationally acclaimed scientist who has made major impacts in the United States, mainland China and Taiwan - indeed, the whole world. In response to...