Bridging bonds that go through thick and thin
China DailyPROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Parallel to Takahashi's contributions, Zhang Shuzhou's journey from Tianjin to Kobe has been instrumental in fostering cultural exchanges and education. In 1995, Zhang began teaching at Kobe Chinese School, which was established by the local overseas Chinese under the initiative of Liang Qichao, a prominent early 20th-century Chinese scholar. Under Zhang's leadership, Kobe Chinese School underwent a transformative shift in its Chinese language education. Moving away from traditional textbooks authored by its own teachers, Zhang introduced innovative materials from the College of Chinese Language and Culture at Jinan University in South China's Guangdong province. Zhang's leadership extended beyond education into the realm of cultural exchange through his active role in the overseas Chinese community in Kobe.