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Xinran on China Witness: Voices from a Silent Generation

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Xinran: Mothers Are Key to China's Growth

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Acclaimed journalist Xinran Xue retells an inspirational story of perseverance from post-Cultural Revolution China of a mother who lived in a public restroom for 28 years, but still managed to send her two children to the top universities in China with no government assistance.

"Real China is made by Chinese mothers and grandmothers, from each individual family's hard work," says Xinran.
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bubbles19

Posted: 01.24.11, 04:35 PM

why didnt the children help mother out of poverty? if the earned those degrees on the back of their mom why is mom still there?

bigfreak2009

Posted: 09.09.09, 05:44 PM

yes ,it happened everywhere , not China but USA or Africa ... normal people are important as VIP. Do you see JinJang theory , lady ?

Taff

Posted: 03.14.09, 02:22 PM

It's OK - I figured it out ) I've met Xinran, she's a wonderful lady.

Taff

Posted: 03.14.09, 02:11 PM

Why can't I see it? The player won't work...

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Posted: 03.10.09, 01:59 PM

Really fantastic program and worth every second of your time. The highlight from this one is especially moving.

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Vivaskove

Posted: 03.08.09, 12:58 PM

I was really moved by the love filled in xinran's speech, and especially the part about what actually built up China, and the part of the Tibetan story..."only light can drive away darkness, but what is light? Where does it come from?" this is a very good question for us in life