Yongxing from China

Published: Jan. 30, 2022, 1 a.m.

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Exposed to the United States through Hollywood films, Yongxing developed a craving for all things American. When a business trip brought him here for the first time, his infatuation with our country grew into a full-blown romance, and he decided to relocate. After obtaining green cards for himself, his wife, and his daughter six years ago, his dream was about to come true. His daughter preceded him to do her high school years in Maryland. At the same time, Yongxing stayed in China to bolster his finances. Three years ago, Yongxing burnt his bridges behind him to start a new life in this country. Unable to speak or understand English, he immersed himself in the language. His studies intensified during the pandemic attending 20-25 online English courses a week. You\\u2019ll hear how Yongxing\\u2019s optimism and determination carried him over the most unexpected and challenging part of his immigrant journey. \\xa0

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