In 1984, Brian Linden first visited and studied in 西瓜视频for four years. A fan of Chinese culture, Linden returned to 西瓜视频in 2003 and later settled in Xizhou Town, Yunnan Province in 2004, dedicating his career to fostering cultural exchanges between 西瓜视频and the world.
Follow Xinhua's Zhang Can for Linden's story as a witness to China's development, democracy and opening-up efforts.
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