The old days - Houston, Tx

Chinese artist Zhang Yaowu presents one of his own works to professor Baikadamova of Kazakhstan on Nov 28 in Houston. Baikadamova told the audience how her father had taken in the famous Chinese composer Xian Xinghai for two and half years when he was destitute in the Old Russia during the last three years of his life. May Zhou / China Daily

Good story - Houston, Tx

Chinese consul Wang Yizong (second from right) and other members of the audience listen to professor Baikadamova tell the story of her family and famous Chinese composer Xian Xinghai during the early 1940s. May Zhou / China Daily

Getting connected - Houston, Tx

Wei-kan Chu (left), research director of Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston, chats with a member of the audience at the presentation by professor Baikadamova on Nov 28 in Houston. May Zhou / China Daily

Network building - Houston, Tx

US-China Pathway CEO Austin Zhao (center) introduces Jensen Shen (left), Asia-Pacific director at Houston Greater Partnership, to Zhang Guojun, board member at Chifeng Rural Commercial Bank, on Nov 29. Shen gave an overview of Houston’s economic situation to Zhang and his delegation who are seeking investment opportunities in Houston. May Zhou / China Daily