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Kaiping Tangkou: Peter Stuckey, Blue Paintings, and the Village That Refuses to Fade

So there I was, sitting in the Four Seasons Restaurant in Kaiping Tangkou (yes, that Four Seasons), when I bumped into Peter Stuckey. Now, Peter’s no ordinary retiree—he’s not out…

I Am Sun Yet-Sen Founder of Modern China: The Return to China and the Seeds of Revolution Part 3

In 1883, I was abruptly withdrawn from my studies at Iolani College in Hawaii and sent back to my ancestral home in Cuiheng Village. My brother, Sun Mei, made this…

I Am Sun Yet-Sen Founder of Modern China: Awaking the Rebel Part 2

When I was born on November 12, 1866, the Qing Dynasty had just extinguished the last embers of the Taiping Rebellion . The Taiping Rebellion (1850–1864) was one of the…

I Am Sun Yat-Sen The Father of Modern China: Roots of Struggle – Part 1

In my lifetime, I’ve had over thirty names. In the United States, people called me Sun Yat-sen; in Japan, most referred to me as Sun Wen. After the Xinhai Revolution,…

Qingming: A Journey Through Time and Memory

For overseas Chinese, Qingming is not merely a date on the calendar—it is a portal to the past, a sacred moment when the veil between worlds thins, and we are…

Wuyi Region Overview

Siyi Greater Bay Area Development: A Story of Economic Transformation and Regional Integration

The Siyi region—comprising Taishan, Kaiping, Enping, and Xinhui—has long been a cradle of resilience, innovation, and cultural richness. Known as the "侨乡" (ancestral hometown) for millions of overseas Chinese, this…

The Siyi Dialect: A Heartbeat of Identity Calling Across Generations

Language is more than words—it is the soul of a culture, a living thread that stitches together generations, histories, and identities. For third- and fourth-generation overseas Chinese from the Siyi…

Emigration Stories

1890 Breakthrough: How Wuyi Migrants’ Revolutionary Resilience Defied Exploitation and Shaped History

In the 19th century, Wuyi migrants from Guangdong’s Siyi region set sail for distant shores, driven by dreams of economic prosperity and the hope of securing better futures for their…

Emigration Stories

19th-Century 巡城马: The Surprising System That Built Families Across Continents

Discover the incredible story of 巡城马 (Xun Cheng Ma), the 19th-century remittance network that revolutionized global finance and built families across continents. Explore its legacy of trust, innovation, and cultural…

Chinese Surnames

From Northern Fortresses to Southern Shores: The Guan Clan’s 700-Year Odyssey of Resilience

The Guan clan (关氏家族) has a storied history spanning over 700 years—a testament to their resilience, adaptability, and enduring cultural legacy. From their origins as scholar-officials in Fujian Province…