In their settlement agreement, Zhou said he understands the defendant, Lu Xun Foreign Language School, used his father's name out of respect for the late writer, whose patriotism and spirit should be passed on through generations.
However, Zhou also pointed out that the school must not operatein a way that sullies the reputation of his dad.
The school said in the agreement that it has decided to name Zhou as its honorary president and authorize Zhou to supervise itswork as long as he does not interfere with normal teaching activities.
The two parties also agreed that any further use of Lu Xun's name or image should be subject to consultation with Zhou.
Lu Xun Foreign Language School, a private school that opened last year, is located in Shaoxing, Lu Xun's hometown. Zhou filed a lawsuit earlier this year claiming the school had used his father's name without legal permission.
A court in Shaoxing decided two months ago that the school has the right to use Lu Xun's name, but should not have carved it on the stairs of its building.
Unsatisfied with the verdict, Zhou appealed to Zhejiang Supreme People's Court, but withdrew his appeal Wednesday following the settlement agreement.
Lu Xun devoted his life to the modernization of Chinese traditional culture. He wrote a number of literary classics including "The True Story of Ah Q," "A Madman's Diary," "Kong Yiji" and "Medicine" which have been translated into many languages and have won him world fame.
(Xinhua News Agency December 20, 2001)
