US diplomats once attempted to invite Gao Xingjian abroad through various means, such as French drama festivals, German book fairs, and US art exhibitions, but were repeatedly denied approval because he did not belong to the relevant associations.
From 1992 to 1995, during his tenure at the AIT Kaohsiung branch in the United States, Han Xiu delivered a large number of speeches, holding about two hundred sessions over approximately three years, covering topics such as the nation, the national flag, and the Republic of China.
Han Xiu mentioned that EVA Air has launched direct flights between Washington and Taipei, believing this provides convenience for Chinese people traveling to the United States and Taiwan.
After traveling abroad for activities, Gao Xingjian once returned to China, but upon learning that he might be reassigned to a cultural department in a remote area, he chose to stay in France and called France his home.
Gao Xingjian's plays, such as "Absolute Signal" and "The Station," were criticized during the Campaign to Clear Spiritual Pollution and were accused of being vestiges of bourgeois style.
From 1983 to 1986, Han Xiu and his wife worked in Beijing, where Han Xiu taught Chinese to diplomats and related personnel at the US Embassy.