SPIRIT OF CHINA: Wisdom of the Aged -- Mo Meixian

Insights about what matters most in life from 11 people more than 100 years old in Hezhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Reporter Zhang Li, dialect translator Li Ziyu and photographer Huang Xiaotao tell the stories.

Mo Meixian, 103

Gentleness and generosity toward others, along with a bright and cheerful disposition, are essential for long life, Mo said.

"The way to happiness and long life is to do nothing negative. Have a merry heart and be tolerant of others."