January 25, 2025
Telling stories about China has been a journey fueled by curiosity, dedication, and a commitment to bridge cultural and informational gaps. I’ve spent countless hours researching, distilling complex topics, and presenting them in language that’s accessible and engaging. It’s a labor of love, yet it often invites skepticism. One reader once asked me, “Do you really believe this?”
The truth is, what I believe is secondary and not relevant. What drives me isn’t a need to convince anyone of my belief. Instead, it’s the journalist in me—a desire to explore and share perspectives that are often overlooked or unknown, particularly in the United States.
My motivation is rooted in making sure China stories that rarely reach the mainstream are brought to light, especially for Americans like my children, who often encounter one side of the narrative. And I want them to know that other side of narratives do exist.
I hope this process has been as enlightening for me as it is for my readers. Much like teaching, the act of teaching benefits both the teacher and the students. Each story teaches me something new about the world, and that shared discovery is its own reward.
Here’s a snapshot of the remarkable events and projects I’ve had the privilege to cover recently:
- 12/24/2024: Huawei's robots combat desertification in the Taklamakan Desert. (Read more here)
- 12/26/2024: Rabbits reversing desertification in Inner Mongolia—an ingenious and surprising solution. (Read more here)
- 12/28/2024: The Altash Water Conservancy Project—a lifeline for Xinjiang’s sustainable future. (Read more here)
- 12/29/2024: The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway construction, a milestone in regional connectivity. (Read more here)
- 12/30/2024: Jupiter One, a groundbreaking hydrogen generator signaling the dawn of clean energy. (Read more here)
- 12/31/2024: The CR450 high-speed train, redefining efficiency in rail travel. (Read more here)
- 1/2/2025: China’s Great Green Wall—a transformative success in global environmental restoration. (Read more here)
- 1/3/2025: China's progress in quantum technology, catching up with America. (Read more here)
- 1/6/2025: The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world’s longest expressway tunnel. (Read more here)
- 1/7/2025: The construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yalu Zangbu River in Tibet. (Read more here)
A New Perspective on What China has Achieved
These stories open a window into China’s current position in innovation and technology, offering readers a chance to see its progress from a different perspective. For me, learning and sharing these narratives has been a journey of expanding horizons and fostering curiosity. Whether or not my readers agree with my perspective, my hope is that they walk away with a broader understanding of an alternative narrative about China—a story often left untold.