Today we have the pleasure of chatting with Professor Zhang Tianliang of Fei Tian College in New York. He’s a prolific author, lecturer, and television commentator who mixes a keen eye for world politics with in-depth knowledge of traditional Chinese culture. He talks about his personal journey from China, heartrending moments, and his hope for China’s future.
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.
This conversation has been edited for brevity.
Links:
Prof. Zhang’s book: The Essence of Chinese Civilization
Life at Fei Tian College, Where Shen Yun’s Future Stars Train
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Path to Fei Tian
2:45 Back in Beijing
4:50 His experience under persecution
6:00 Why he started practicing Falun Gong
9:00 Going to Zhongnanhai April 25th
14:40 CCP propaganda blitz
19:00 Family jailed
21:50 Saying goodbye
24:00 Final talk between father and daughter
28:00 Why the persecution?
33:10 Deciding to become a teacher
35:00 What is Fei Tian?
38:11 The highest compliment
39:45 Biggest challenge
41:00 Biggest dream
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