June 1, 2017
Yes She Can. But How Far is Too Far?
Last week, a Facebook post showing a photo of a smiling Chinese student in cap…
May 29, 2017
If you don’t speak Chinese, you’re not my daughter
I remember the first time I saw Ma cry—because I made her. I was eight…
May 24, 2017
A father’s love — like mountain, like water.
Going abroad might be a carefree vacation for you, but to my family, it is…
May 22, 2017
Sorry…Women only
I first encountered the women-only subway section in Tokyo. Before going to Tokyo, I have…
May 17, 2017
Choices & Crossroads
“Why am I here?” “I want to go home…” “Should I stay?” “Should I leave?”…
May 14, 2017
My Mother’s Choice
I’ve never really put much thought into Mother’s Day. My observation of this day usually…
May 11, 2017
Why Unread Messages Are Dangerous
When I was younger and living in China, I used to read the book “Harvard…
May 9, 2017
“Where are you from?”
We were leaning against the subway doors as the express train rattled down from Grand…
May 4, 2017
What Makes You Strong?
Everyone wants to be strong. No one wants to suffer to become stronger. But…
April 29, 2017
Is This All There Is?
Two months ago, I made a decision to divert from a career path I once…
April 27, 2017
Unexpected Gain in Business Travel
Recently I went to Taipei for a business trip and spent three days there for…
April 24, 2017
Empty Nest & Me Time
Why do you choose to live in a big city, hundreds or thousands of miles…