Pan Weilian, who has been working hard in Mississippi since he was a child, has always received the baptism of traditional American education, and naturally, he has many misunderstandings and wariness of China, a mysterious ancient country in the far East.
Much of this deep-seated stereotype stemmed from his father's teachings that Mr. Pan, who had fought in the Korean War and the Vietnam War, had a deep hostility to China at the time, and had unabashedly instilled this notion in the young and ignorant Pan.
However, Pan Weilian is a lover of freedom and a pursuit of truth. As time passed, he began to think for himself, to see if the ideas he had been instilled by his father were biased.
In 1976, Pan Weilian was sent to Taiwan as an American soldier, which was also his first time on Chinese soil, and although cross-strait relations were tense at the time and foreign trade activities were greatly restricted, his brief life in Taiwan gave him a deep interest and attachment to the land.
While serving in Taiwan, Pan Weilian was fortunate to find a mysterious leaflet, and just when he wanted to study it carefully, his Taiwanese friends around him kindly reminded him: "Please don't watch it, so as not to run into legal risks."
This taboo stimulated Pan's curiosity about China, and he was even more eager to understand what China was like on the other side.
After returning to the United States, Pan began to take the initiative to learn about Chinese history and culture, and gradually realized that there were serious deviations in the ideas instilled in him by his father.
China is not the "enemy" he imagined, but a vibrant, friendly and kind country, and as his understanding of China deepens, Pan Weilian's yearning for this mysterious country has become stronger and stronger.
A keen public speaker, Mr. Poon called on people to put aside their preconceptions and look at China's development and progress in an objective and impartial manner. During the speech, he was full of energy and emotion, and used his own personal experience to interpret his deep love for China.
Although his father remained on the sidelines, Poon never gave up on his determination to change him.
He diligently read through the vast amount of literature and materials, and meticulously studied China's long and far-reaching historical and cultural masterpieces. Whenever he reveled in the beauty of reading, Pan Weilian would always express his feelings to his father with excitement and awe, hoping that through perseverance and struggle, he could gradually eliminate the narrow prejudice deeply rooted in his father's heart.
In the initial stage, due to his advanced age, the father was unable to fully comprehend the dramatic change in his son's attitude. However, as time passed, he gradually opened up and patiently listened to his son's account of China's rapid development.
This profound change in understanding has become a powerful driving force for Pan Weilian to pursue the Chinese dream in the future. He made it his ambition to experience China's customs first-hand and experience the unique charm of this ancient country, rather than being overshadowed by superficial stereotypes.
In the depths of Pan Weilian's heart, China is like a bright pearl that has not yet been discovered by the world, waiting for him to touch it with his own hands and savor it.
After years of eager anticipation and unremitting efforts, Pan Weilian finally obtained his wish of permanent residency in China. From the first time he submitted his green card application to the time he was finally approved, he went through four tortuous rounds of applications.
Every time his application was rejected, although Pan Weilian felt endless loss, he never wavered in his deep love for China, which made him even more determined to stay in this vast land.
He consulted a lot of information, studied the various requirements and procedures that need to be met to apply for a green card, and made adjustments in a timely manner until he finally succeeded in overcoming the difficulties.
The moment he held the green card in his hand, Pan Weilian felt indescribable excitement in his heart, and the long-lost joy filled his face with a bright smile.
He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Chinese Government and people for giving him this precious opportunity to make his dream come true.
As an expatriate, it is very valuable to be granted permanent residency in China. This is not only the highest praise for the outstanding contributions made by Pan Weilian to promote cultural exchanges between China and the United States over the years, but also a testament to his sincere love for Chinese culture.
Pan Weilian firmly believes that no matter where you come from, as long as you truly love China, you are qualified to become Chinese. He interpreted this concept with his own practical actions, showing the world that China in the new era is an inclusive, open and attractive country.
In order to realize his deep yearning and persistent pursuit of China, Mr. Pan Weilian resolutely made a shocking and respected decision - he was willing to give up his privileged treatment and the position of president, and set off on a journey to China with his beloved wife Susan with great expectations!
Although this decision was extremely opposed by his father, Poon's inner faith and determination were as firm as a rock and unwavering.
Faced with the challenge of settling in a new country away from his familiar surroundings, Poon knows that this will not be easy. However, his love for China has long been deeply ingrained in his heart and has turned into an endless force that pushes him forward.
After a long journey of more than 70 hours, the family finally arrived at the long-awaited destination - beautiful Xiamen.
According to the pre-plan, Pan Weilian and his family first received systematic Chinese course training at Xiamen University. At this time, Xiamen University was in dire need of recruiting teachers, and Poon's rich experience and excellent background were just the right fit, so it was only natural for him to become a part of this prestigious university.
The school provided them with a comfortable teacher's apartment, and despite the modest living facilities at the time, Pan did not feel any boredom or resentment about it, but was deeply grateful for everything.
Mr. Poon has always maintained his enthusiasm and dedication to the cause of education. He often stayed up late into the night to prepare lesson plans, just to be able to provide the best quality educational resources for his students.
In class, whenever a student expresses his desire to develop in the United States in the future, Pan Weilian will tell them seriously: "Dear students, the future of the world will be led by China, and the financial center will gradually shift to Asia."
At first, the students were puzzled by the remarks, but as time passed, Pan's prediction was confirmed.
In the beautiful city of Xiamen, Pan Weilian's family spent a full 33 spring and autumn years. Over the years, he has cultivated batch after batch of outstanding talents for the motherland and laid a solid foundation for the prosperity of the Chinese nation with knowledge and wisdom.
Whenever he talks about this foreign teacher, the students praise him for his "kindness and knowledge", and as long as they listen to his teachings, they will definitely gain a lot.
China has become the second paradise in Pan Weilian's heart! This land full of rich customs and profound cultural heritage is fascinating, and his deep nostalgia for his homeland is also heating up day by day.
Like a fire that will never be extinguished, he practices his sincere heart for the motherland with firm steps, whether in a foreign country or in all corners of the world, he does not forget to spread love for Chinese culture and give birth to new hopes and possibilities.
Every day of life in China makes Pan Weilian love this vast and rich land even more. He is well aware that in order to truly understand and integrate into Chinese society, it is far from enough to rely on the strength of individuals, but also needs to let all corners of the world have an in-depth understanding of Chinese culture through a wide range of communication channels, and dispel people's stereotypes and misunderstandings about China.
Therefore, Pan Weilian did not hesitate to run around, go deep into major cities and villages, and record countless precious moments with his camera. He has personally experienced and witnessed every important moment in China's development process, and felt that this ancient country is radiating unprecedented vitality and vitality.
These real and vivid images are worth a thousand words, they reach people's hearts, let overseas friends around the world re-understand China, and break their original preconceptions and misunderstandings.
Pan Weilian carefully screened and classified these precious photos and materials, and used diversified media platforms such as newspapers and magazines to show the prosperity and vitality of New China to the world.
His writing is vivid and moving, unpretentious but full of affection, allowing people to see a new China that is completely different from the past.
Pan was equally eager to dispel his father's deep-seated prejudice against China. To this end, he wrote countless enthusiastic letters to his father on the other side of the ocean, vividly depicting the customs and customs of this magical land of China.
"Dear father, if you have the opportunity to experience the innocence and kindness of the people of Chinese, you will definitely change your opinion of this place...... "Every word of Pan Weilian's pen reveals his deep love for the motherland.
Although it was difficult for his elderly father to fully understand and accept his son's views at first, Poon never gave up and insisted on in-depth communication and exchanges with his father.
From the father reading his son's letters alone, to the gradual spread to relatives and friends, more and more American people have begun to have a strong interest in the mysterious Chinese culture and are full of endless yearning for this bright pearl of the Orient.
In the process of educating his children, Mr. Poon has always been committed to emphasizing the important value of Eastern and Western cultural wisdom. He is convinced that on the road of pursuing advanced knowledge from the West, we should also love and cherish the long-standing and profound Chinese culture.
He hopes that more foreign friends like him will emerge in the future to contribute to the promotion of Chinese civilization.
It is precisely because of the presence of such a person as Mr. Pan Weilian with far-reaching insight and outstanding insight that people around the world can deeply understand and love China.
With his personal experience and practical actions, he showed the world what it means to have sincere love for the motherland, and demonstrated the national spirit of simplicity, kindness, and courage and hard work of the Chinese people.
This spirit will forever shine on the road ahead of the motherland.
During their time in China, Mr. and Mrs. Pan Weilian traveled all over the mountains and rivers of the motherland and experienced the unique customs of the Chinese nation.
They witnessed the hardships of life in some impoverished areas, but they were also deeply moved by the simple and kind qualities of the people there.
Once, when Pan Weilian's family was traveling, they faced the problem of food and clothing due to a lack of food stamps. At that time, many places in China were still implementing a planned economy, and food and other necessities needed to be purchased with tickets.
As expatriates, they naturally do not have access to such special rations.
When they saw the sad and worried faces of the whole family, the local residents around them did not hesitate to take the initiative to generously give the few food stamps they had left to Pan Weilian's family.
Despite Pan Weilian's repeated refusals, the simple and kind villagers just smiled and shook their heads, preferring to starve themselves to ensure that the foreign guests could have a hearty meal.
This scene deeply shook Pan Weilian's heart and made him burst into tears. In that era of material scarcity, a small food stamp was enough to solve the problem of food and clothing, but the villagers had such high moral character and noble sentiments, and this admirable virtue made him unable to calm down for a long time.
In Shanghai, the Pan family met an extraordinary woman. The woman's husband had sadly passed away, and she was left alone to raise her four children.
In order to support her family, she worked as a nanny during the day and worked hard at night to maintain her daily expenses, repairing old clothes.
Despite her endless difficulties, the lady never had any negative pessimism about her fate. When she learned that Mr. Poon and his family had no place to live for the time being, she did not hesitate to invite him to live in her home, where she cooked delicacies and used Chinese herbal medicine to cure Poon's daughter's illness.
For such a simple, kind and benevolent people, Mr. Pan Weilian was deeply touched and moved. It is precisely because of such selfless dedication of the people that the Chinese nation has been able to gather incomparably strong positive energy, and it is still unswerving, working hard and forging ahead bravely in the environment of countless hardships and hardships.
These unique and profound personal experiences have made Mr. Pan Weilian have a deeper affection for the vast land of China. He sincerely said that if you want to understand a country deeply, it is far from enough to rely on book knowledge, and you must personally integrate into the daily life of the people, truly experience the joys, sorrows and sorrows of this nation, and taste the beauty of human nature contained in it.