BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- I was born under the Chinese zodiac sign of the Horse, a sign that revisits me every 12 years in a cycle as constant as the seasons. The year 2026 is the seventh Year of the Horse that I have welcomed. Already, I hear the distinct and resonant sound of its hooves galloping closer from the far horizon.Â
My lifelong friend Han Meilin, a renowned Chinese artist, excels at painting horses. With each significant event in my life, he has always presented me a spirited and elegant horse portrait - using the horse as a metaphor for me - to express his heartfelt artistic sentiments.
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