Where is Gu Ailing's ancestral home?

Beijing: Gu Ailing was born in the United States, and her father is American, but now she is from China, so she is of mixed blood. Because she was born in America, she has American citizenship. However, in 20 19, Gu Ailing applied for changing her nationality, giving up her American nationality and applying for citizenship in China. Moreover, she has some connections with Nanjing people.

After winning the prize, Gu Ailing personally announced that she had a home in Beijing, and both her mother and grandparents lived in Beijing. Her grandmother's hometown is Nanjing, because after she married her grandfather, she came to Beijing to live together. Her grandfather's hometown is Shanghai. Grandparents gave birth to her mother in Beijing, so her mother is from Beijing.

Gu Ailing's Family Life

Gu Ailing's mother Gu Yan used to be a speed skater and ski instructor in Peking University. Every year, she takes time to take Gu Ailing back to Beijing to experience China culture. Gu Ailing not only speaks fluent Mandarin, but also has a deep understanding of Hutong culture.

On June 6th, 20 19, Gu Ailing, aged 15, announced through personal media that she was officially changed from an American to a China, becoming the first skier in China who was naturalized as a China. August 20 19, Gu Ailing won the first gold medal after becoming a citizen of China in the skiing slope obstacle skill competition of 20 19-2020 New Zealand Open.

When people ask her identity, Gu Ailing will naturally say that she has always been from China. Giving up American citizenship and winning glory for his motherland, China, has also made this "post-00" teenager's life dream come true.