Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network-Outstanding immigrants in Taiwan

Guilin, Guangxi native Zhang Yan-jun (張艷君) was once a middle school teacher. She married to Taiwan after meeting her husband, an engineer, in Yunlin.

Zhang Yan-jun (張艷君) and her kids submitted an application for the National Immigration Agency’s "Dream-Building Project for New Immigrants and Their Children" in 2022.Photo/ File photo

Sadly, she learned of her husband's death from myocardial infarction on her first visit home after being married. Zhang had to take up the role of the family's only pillar. She was compelled to put aside her anguish and confront reality by the weight of existence.

With her teaching experience, Zhang Yan-jun (張艷君) places a high value on her students' moral education. She wishes for kids to understand "Chinese Parental Respect" and to be kind to everyone they meet.Photo/ File photo

Zhang Yan-jun (張艷君) was also able to observe the warmth and promise of Taiwan during this time of slump. Zhang had gained a lot of support from everyone around her, and she was encouraged to join women's organizations and new immigrant groups, look for resources to learn how to launch a business, and submit applications for different scholarship programs.

Zhang Yan-jun (張艷君) was recognized as the Outstanding Women of Chiayi County in 2019.Photo/ File photo

Zhang Yan-jun (張艷君) created a healthy homemade kitchen after rising beyond her low points and rebuilding her life. She transformed her husband's favorite scallop sauce and her son's go-to black garlic chicken soup into delectable goods that are infused with love.

Zhang started taking classes in micro-e-commerce and small business management after learning about the Chiayi City New Immigrant Women Care Association. Zhang grew even more passionate about assisting other new immigrant sisters in launching their own enterprises once she was able to establish her own with success.

Zhang Yan-jun (張艷君) is appreciative of all the support she has received.Photo/ File photo

With her teaching experience, Zhang Yan-jun places a high value on her students' moral education. She wishes for kids to understand "Chinese Parental Respect" and to be kind to everyone they meet. Zhang has been taking her kids to social welfare offices, nursing homes, and veterans' homes all throughout Taiwan for the last five years to bring the elders wonderful black garlic chicken soup with care.

Zhang Yan-jun (張艷君) was recognized as a micro-entrepreneurship model in 2022.Photo/ File photo

Zhang Yan-jun (張艷君) and her kids submitted an application for the National Immigration Agency’s "Dream-Building Project for New Immigrants and Their Children" in 2022 in an effort to spread love throughout more communities and encourage more new immigrants and their kids to get involved.

Zhang Yan-jun (張艷君) is appreciative of all the support she has received. Zhang is currently making every effort to assist other new immigrants in effectively utilizing resources to launch their own companies. Many individuals have been motivated to join Zhang in her quest to spread love. In order to enhance the diversity and beauty of Taiwanese society, Zhang Yan-jun also aspires to promote this love and positive energy.

Zhang Yan-jun (張艷君) takes the children to various social welfare institutions and nursing homes to bring a variety of activities and caring services.Photo/ File photo