EyesOn | Uncle Hanzi: An American's Special Bond with China

As a young man, Richard Sears left home to see the world -- and started a special bond with China.

For decades, the American native dedicated his life to a special quest: researching and digitizing the origins of Chinese characters.

His videos went viral on Chinese social media and earned him an affectionate nickname: "Uncle Hanzi."

Produced by Xinhua Global Service