Zhang Hexian wakes up every day at 5 a.m. to practice kung fu, like many who either have, or hope to, master the martial art. What makes Zhang different is that she’s made daily kung fu practice her ...

A boy of Indian descent participates in the international kung fu tournament in the short-weapon category on July 29 in San Mateo, California. CHANG JUN/CHINA DAILY . Tournament s ...

SHANGHAI — Zhang Hexian wakes up every day at 5 a.m. to practice kung fu, like many who either have, or hope to, master the martial art. What makes Zhang different is that she’s made daily kung fu ...

Zhang Hexian wakes up every day at 5 a.m. to practice kung fu, like many who either have, or hope to, master the martial art. What makes Zhang different is that she's made daily kung fu practice her ...

Editor's note: This story was reported and photographed in January, before the global pandemic. The text has been updated to reflect the activities of the nuns aimed at COVID-19 prevention. Jigme ...