Firm foundations Share CLOSE Mechthild Leutner with her former classmates Zhang Yanling (left) and Zang Jian at the entrance of Peking University in this 1992 file photo. The German Sinologist studied in the university in the 1970s.[Photo provided to China Daily]
Leading Sinologist points to crucial role of educational, cultural links in China s development, Alexis Hooi reports.
Editor s note: Many people from overseas have made a contribution to China s development over the years. As China celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, China Daily looks at the lives and contributions of these friends from afar, who ve not only witnessed, but also participated in, the country s transformation over the years.
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Searching for Kung Fu.[Photo provided to China Daily]
US award-winning documentary filmmaker and development pioneer lauds major aspects behind China s success, Alexis Hooi reports.
Many people from overseas have made a contribution to China s development over the years. As China celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, China Daily looks at the lives and contributions of these friends from afar, who ve not only witnessed, but also participated in, the country s transformation over the years.
For many people in the West, kung fu ranks as one of the most popular aspects of China. However, they may not realize that the martial art is actually about nonviolent traditional Chinese principles and values, about the social harmony that one develops through perseverance and training , according to US award-winning documentary filmmaker Laurence Brahm.
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