The Bridge Endures | The Commemoration of John Leighton Stuart at 150

When history is read aloud, what can it say to us today? Selected reading excerpts from “The Bridge Still Stands,” Olive Bridge’s commemorative gathering in Hangzhou, China, on June 24, 2026, marking the 150th anniversary of John Leighton Stuart’s birth. Through historical texts, the readings revisit Stuart’s life and his connections with China, inviting reflection on education, friendship, and the possibilities and limits of cross-cultural understanding.