Cross and Dragon - Matteo Ricci and China - Edwin Kong
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In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times, Cross and Dragon dramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a "mission impossible" as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country. Initially, dressed like a Buddhist monk, he slipped into the country, where he impressed everyone he met with his secret weapons: remarkable memory techniques and the latest Western science. He stayed for 30 years. During this…mehr

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In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times, Cross and Dragon dramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a "mission impossible" as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country. Initially, dressed like a Buddhist monk, he slipped into the country, where he impressed everyone he met with his secret weapons: remarkable memory techniques and the latest Western science. He stayed for 30 years. During this time, his journey took him from southern China and rural life to the mesmerizing city of Nanking and on to Peking, where he eventually had an office in the Forbidden City. Through his belief in cultural engagement rather than military confrontation, he opened new doors for East-West understanding.
Autorenporträt
Edwin Kong is an international content developer for film, television, and publishing. A Hong Kong native, he has produced critically acclaimed documentaries, including Rising Sun, on the Sino-Japanese War. In the mid-1980s, he founded Hong Kong's first art cinema and played a key role in launching the city's inaugural cable television company. Currently, he operates a publishing joint venture with Japan's Shogakukan Inc. and Peace Publishing House in Beijing, with recent projects including an illustrated history of Neolithic China.