Hey there! 👋 Have you ever dreamed of going on an amazing adventure to another country? Well, let me tell you about a cool guy named Evan Kail from the United States who did just that! 🇺🇸
Evan runs a little shop in Minnesota where he buys and sells old coins and collectibles. Two years ago, something incredible happened—someone brought him a photo album from World War II that showed pictures of Japan’s invasion of China! 📸🇨🇳
He shared this on TikTok, and suddenly, people all over the world were talking about it! 🌍 But not all the attention was good. Some people praised him for sharing history, while others accused him of making it up. 😮
Evan decided to do something special. He donated the album to China’s consulate general in Chicago. To thank him, they gave him a special gift: beautiful porcelain! 🎁 Only three people outside China have ever received this national gift!
In November 2024, Evan traveled to the Chinese mainland to see the country for himself. He wanted to know what life was really like there. And guess what? He found out that many things he heard before weren’t true! 🧐
When he arrived, lots of people welcomed him warmly. He visited big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou. He tried yummy food, saw amazing places, and made many new friends. 🍜🏙️
Evan met with Chinese kids and teens just like you! They talked about their hobbies, schools, and dreams. He learned that even though we live in different countries, we’re not so different after all. 😊
He realized that sometimes the news and media don’t tell the whole story. Evan wants everyone to know that understanding each other is super important. He hopes that by sharing his journey, he can help build a bridge of friendship between the United States and China! 🌉❤️
Evan says, “If the U.S. and China work together, the world would be a better place.” And we think so too! Let’s all try to learn more about each other and be friends across the world! 🌏✌️
Reference(s):
Youth as a link: Bridging gaps, breaking bias between China, U.S.
cgtn.com
