A foreign TCM practitioner who gives himself acupuncture

In the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, among the sea of white coats, I notice a doctor in hiking attire, with the remnants of dried earth still clinging to the tips of his shoes – a mosaic of nature’s soul. This particular doctor even does a handstand in the middle of t ...

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Young Asian champion’s battle goes on outside the ring

The young man, Timour Alserhan, with an imposing physique, spoke with politeness, his eyes conveying respect and courtesy. “I was devastated at that time because I thought that I would never be a champion anymore.” He confessed at the beginning. ...

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A rewarding experience to help village teens face life choice

"I failed but I stand up. Everyone in our life failed several times. But always remember changes happen from this thing." Anny, a volunteer from Bangladesh, shed a beam of light into the teenagers' hearts. ...

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Mitchell's unlikely journey from gridiron to classroom

The American football field, or gridiron, was once his sanctuary—a place where Mitchell Bradford, tall and strong beyond his years, could escape the chaos of his troubled home. ...

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Harmonious blend of tradition & development in Qingshan Village

This summer I had the distinct privilege of visiting the picturesque village of Qingshan Village as part of an event organized by Zhejiang University of Science and Technology. ...

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