Many people chose to not pursue their dream because of them choosing to comply with other people's advice. However, that is not the case for Novi Basuki, he chose to trust himself more. He went to an Islamic boarding school where he learned Mandarin language for the first time with a teacher from mainland China. Ever since that moment, his mind has been opened and he has decided to continue his studies in China. Many questioned him when he wanted to study abroad in China. Fortunately, his parents supported his decision to seek as much knowledge as he can even if he has to go to China. Through TEDxSurabayaSalon: DIVERCITY at the Westin Hotel, Surabaya, Novi Basuki invites us to learn the valuable lessons that he got from pursuing education in mainland China. Sometimes the unimaginable things may turn out to be truly fascinating. As in the case of Novi Basuki, also known as Wang Xiaoming (王小明), an author who was born in Situbondo, precisely near the Mount Argopuro’s slopes. Raised from a Muslim background. He never expects to have an interest about China. Started out from the Mandarin Language subjects that he loved at the Pesantren. He senses China as a captivating country. Based on that interest, he continued his studies for a bachelor and magister degree at Huaqiao University and Xiamen University. Now, pursuing his doctorate at Sun Yat-Sen University.

Spending ten years in China, he avidly writes about issues in that country, and put it print to several publishers, like KOMPAS, Jawa Pos, Harian DI’s Way, Media Indonesia, tirto.id, detik.com, kumparan.com, historia.id, and mojok.co. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]

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