The story of Kuliang embodies the friendship and caring between the Chinese and American people. "It's (about) peace, friendship, love, understanding and respect," Elyn Maclnnis, researcher and expert on Kuliang's history and culture, said in a recent interview with China Daily as she recalled her family's four generations of love for China. Kuliang is located on the outskirts of Fuzhou, in East China's Fujian province. Since the 1880s, many Western expatriates, including missionaries, doctors and businesspeople, have gone to live in Kuliang. They formed a deep friendship with local residents.