Ancient Chinese wisdom gives young Kenyans inspiration

Phyllis Wahura Maina, another student at the Confucius Institute, says that she is honing her understanding of The Art of War and looks forward to applying Sun Tzu's wisdom in daily life.

She says that the book has influenced her way of thinking, helping her to think ahead before doing something and develop strategies appropriate for different situations.

Maina encourages her compatriots to use The Art of War as a guide in the pursuit of their goals when facing challenges.

Fan Qingyun, a teacher at the Confucius Institute, often discusses The Art of War with her students.

She says that the book emphasizes the philosophy and ideals of Sun Tzu, who advocated a people-centered approach to using peaceful ways to manage the relationship between countries, instead of war, and adds that the Confucius Institute will continue to promote this indispensable part of Chinese culture, so that more Kenyans will be able to appreciate the cultural treasure.

"I am delighted and proud to know that Sun Tzu is popular among young Kenyans," says Liu Ming, head of the project, adding that the book house could become a platform for better mutual understanding, and the integration of Chinese and African cultures.

"We will open more book houses so that the wisdom of The Art of War is able to enlighten more people," Liu adds.

Xinhua