If you ask which Chinese intangible cultural heritages have the most international influence, Wing Chun is undoubtedly essential. When it comes to the inheritance of Wing Chun, one cannot overlook the Wing Chun master Duncan Leung, who is originally from Zhongshan.
For more than 50 years, Duncan Leung has tirelessly promoted Wing Chun culture in dual roles as a martial artist and cultural ambassador—through training, writing books, and even participating in film productions. Today his disciples are spread across the globe.
In May，2025，Duncan Leung received the Cultural Legacy Ambassador Award from Asia Pacific and Americas Network and Los Angeles-Guangzhou Sister City Association. Why does Wing Chun have such global appeal? Our reporter has interviewed some celebrities who are engaged in Chinese martial art, including Yuen Woo-ping, Tang Shiyi and Xiong Liang, to reveal the unique charm of "Applied Wing Chun" that Dunan Leung founded.
