Emmy-winning producer documents forgotten story to bridge the gap

Three-time Emmy Award-winning film producer Bill Einreinhofer has long been a bridge between the United States and China, forming bonds with both new and old friends. Whether traveling with film crews or sharing personal moments, his experiences have highlighted the deep connections between the two nations.

On a scorching August afternoon 20 years ago, Einreinhofer interviewed the oldest taxi driver in Shanghai. After climbing five flights of stairs in the heat, he was warmly welcomed and served a steaming cup of coffee.

Trying to be polite, he sipped it, but the family soon thought they "made a mistake" to their American guest. They quickly decided that what their American guest really needed on such a hot day was ice cream. The taxi driver's granddaughter dashed to a nearby store and returned with Wawa ice cream, which Einreinhofer said he thoroughly enjoyed.