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A Persistent Entrepreneur: Cao Fei
Starting a business isn't easy - that's something that Cao Fei has learned the hard way. He's not the type to give up easy though. In this video, watch as a determined young man discusses what it takes to hold onto a dream and see it through to the end.
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An Inspired Traveler: Xiao Peng
After 10 years abroad Xiao Peng has finally returned to China. His experiences living around the world, engaging with different cultures, and meeting new people has changed his outlook and even made him reconsider his values. It's with all of these things in mind that Xiao Peng has returned to his home country and is trying to make it on his own. Watch as Xiao Peng discusses the trails he's faced and the inspiration that helps him keep going.
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A Soulful Songwriter: Zhou Yunpeng
Zhou Yunpeng lost his eyesight as a child and is more than familiar with the hardships that life can bring. However, he hasn't let that stop him from living a life full of choices and becoming a renowned folk singer and songwriter. In his own words, "life is about continuously overcoming obstacles," and that's something Zhou Yunpeng has always lived by.
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A Dedicated Environmentalist: Zhao Zhong
Standing up for the environment and dedicating yourself to its cause is not easy no matter where you live. In China however, the task is particularly challenging due to rapid development, loose regulations, corruption, and many other things. For Zhao Zhong though, these things are not enough to stop him from trying. In this video short, learn about a man living in one of China's most polluted cities who has dedicated to himself to making an environmental difference.
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A Determined Designer: Wang Yiyang
For Wang Yiyang, fashion design is as much about function as it is about form. As both an artist and entrepreneur, he wants to see his designs in use, and not just on the runway. With this mission in mind, Wang has built two successful clothing lines in his native Shanghai, China - but it hasn't been easy. Watch this video and find out more.
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A Wandering Artist: Xu Bing
Xu Bing is an artist who, as he puts it himself, has spent most of his adult life wandering. His experience as an expat living in New York City and his time away from his home country have shaped his work and philosophy as an artist. Watch this short video to learn more about this contemporary Chinese artist.
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A Passionate Journalist: Wang Kele
Wang Kele is a journalist with a passion for seeking the truth. He's also willing to expose that truth in the name of justice - even when it means jeopardizing his own safety. Watch this short video on a man who's job means everything to him.
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A Committed Kunqu Performer: Zhang Jun
Zhang Jun has been performing Kunqu Opera for over 25 years. For better or worse, Kunqu is Zhang Jun's life. In his many years on the stage, he's seen and learned a lot. Watch in this video as he shares his insights into mastering this age-old Chinese performing art, as well as the personal road he's traveled along the way.
