China news agency, Xiamen, April 11 -

Question: expectations Chen Liren: Let Tan Kah Kee spirit continues to flourish overseas to more areas

　　China News Agency reporter Yang Fushan

　　During the centennial birthday of Xiamen University, the first university founded by overseas Chinese in modern China, as the founder of the school and the representative of the descendants of the famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee, Tan Kah Kee's eldest grandson, Chen Liren, was invited to participate in many centennial celebrations.

Data map: Xiamen University.

Photo by Wang Dongming

　　On the 11th, Chen Liren and the person in charge of the film "Tan Kah Kee" preparation team met at the Xiamen Overseas Chinese Museum. In an interview with a reporter from China News Agency, he said that to promote the spirit of Kah Kee in the new era, we should transcend national boundaries. Xiamen University Malaysia branch is doing well, except for this. In addition, "I hope to continue to other countries and regions."

　　Chen Liren said that, especially in Southeast Asia, many Chinese nowadays cannot return to China to study due to various reasons such as the economy. Running a school in the local area can meet their needs. He hopes that the spirit of Jiageng and its patriotic background will continue to continue. The world spread farther and wider.

　　Zhang Kejian, the chief producer of the film "Tan Kah Kee" in preparation, told reporters that Chen Liren authorized Xiamen Ximing Film Co., Ltd. to prepare the film "Tan Kah Kee" in 2018. After two years of preparation, the screenplay has been written by a national first-level screenwriter. The completion of Xia Meng's creation, the famous director Huang Jianzhong who directed the film was also deeply moved.

　　Chen Liren confirmed to reporters on the spot that he had read the script and was approved.

　　In addition to the film "Tan Kah Kee" reflecting Tan Kah Kee running around after the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, uniting the vast overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia for relief and organizing a large number of overseas Chinese to return to China to fight the Japanese War, "destroying homes and rejuvenating schools" is also an important content of the film, especially the idea of ​​rejuvenating the country through education. lifetime.

　　Chen Liren told reporters that his grandfather had a superhuman vision. He had run more than 100 schools in his life, from kindergarten to university, especially for Xiamen University. He devoted his life energy and wealth to Xiamen University. He also recalled that in difficult times, his grandfather "would rather" To sell the building, we must also do the past of Xiamen University.

　　Chen Liren said that this time he returned to Xiamen University founded by his grandfather and witnessed the rapid development of the school.

　　He said that all the teachers and students did so well this time for the 100th Anniversary of Xiamen University, which gave him a very unexpected surprise.

　　Zhang Kejian told reporters that after this face-to-face communication with Mr. Chen Liren, the preparation of the film "Tan Kah Kee" has taken a big step forward. Next, the strongest team will be formed to shoot this film. It is expected that within the year Turn on.

　　He said that after the filming is completed, in addition to the Mandarin version released in major domestic theaters, the Hokkien version will also be produced and distributed overseas, so that overseas Chinese and South Fujianese can better understand and promote the spirit of Jiageng through the cordial local accent. .

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