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May 12, 2026
Abstract : As a young man, Richard Sears left home to see the world -- and started a special bond with China.
As a young man, Richard Sears left home to see the world -- and started a special bond with China.
For decades, the American native dedicated his life to a special quest: researching and digitizing the origins of Chinese characters.
His videos went viral on Chinese social media and earned him an affectionate nickname: "Uncle Hanzi."
Produced by Xinhua Global Service
Keyword: Chinese characters
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