Li Kan – the Young Version of Li Ao in Beida
The first day of September is the day of school opens in China. This year, Peking University has a unique student to check in. Li Kan, Li Ao’s son, entered into the flow of 2,700 freshmen and showed a style a little similar to his father. Wearing black-framed glasses, the gentle Taiwan teenager took out his admission letter with the print “Peking University” on it, and signed his name on the enrollment book. Unlike others carrying big and small cases and heavy stuff, Li Kan just took a bag with him.
Li Kan, a freshman in Peking University
Li Kan’s mother sent his son to the university. She said to journalists that she just wanted his boy to have a quiet student life in Beida (Peking University). She confirmed that Li Kan would move into common dormitory, with roommates from other parts of China.
Li Kan and his father Li Ao in discussion
Li Kan’s father, Li Ao, left the mainland a few days ago, after a tour to Shanghai Expo. He said he was proud of his son’s choice. Li Kan’s college entrance exam score in Taiwan was among the best group of students. This gave him the opportunity to study in Beida. Actually, before going to Beida, Li Kan abandoned the chance to study in National Taiwan University (N.T.U.). The teenager himself said that he felt that Peking University was better for him, and would like to study in the “great motherland’s best university”.
Li Kan’s Press Conference,
with his father Li Ao, and the famous female host Sisy Chen
His father, Li Ao, is the famous Taiwan politician being active for more than half a century. Li Ao is the fighter for democracy in Taiwan. He had been put in prison for long years when Chiang Kai-shek ruled Taiwan. When he was set free, he became an advocate for political diversity, and later elected the representative. He is also an expert on Chinese culture and history. Some of his books are still bestsellers in bookstores after decades.
Li Ao, a modern legend of modern China
