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The China Connection will lead you to take a look at how China's growth as a world power has already affected Missourians, and what we should expect for the future. It focuses on Missouri-China links in three areas: economy, education and culture.The China Connection is a production of the Reynolds Journalism Institute and KBIA. This multimedia reporting project is produced by reporters Chenfei Zhang, Eva Dou and Rachel Rice.

Video: Tai Chi master settles down in Missouri

Arthur Du leads a group in Tai Chi practice.
Chenfei Zhang
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Arthur Du leads a group in Tai Chi practice.

Arthur Du (杜新生) was a hotel manager in Jiangsu, China. He moved to Missouri last March with his wife to accompany their son, who plans to stay in the U.S. after graduation.  Language became an obstacle for Du to continue his career in an English-speaking country, so he decided to make a living by teaching Tai Chi, which has been his hobby since he was a child.

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Tai Chi is a type of Chinese martial art practiced for both self defense training and health benefits. It’s not new to Missouri, but has seen increased interest in it in recent years.

With more and more Missourians getting to know about Tai Chi, Du has seen a big jump in the number of his students in the past one year. Having a student body of around 100 people, Du has two classes to teach a day on average currently. 

While teaching the locals this traditional Chinese martial arts, Du is also learning from his Missourian students. Physical knowledge as well as cultural knowledge are exchanged in this Tai Chi class.

This story is part of The China Connection a multimedia project exploring various economic, educational and cultural links between Missouri and China.