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Arthur Liu: The Father Behind a Figure Skating Star's Comeback
19 Feb
Summary
- Arthur Liu, Alysa's father, was a political activist who fled China.
- He became a single father through surrogacy for Alysa and her siblings.
- Arthur supported Alysa's early skating career financially and intensively.
Arthur Liu, the father of American figure skater Alysa Liu, has a remarkable past as a political activist in China. He fled his home country in his 20s after participating in demonstrations, including the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, seeking refuge in the United States. Arthur later pursued a law degree and established his own practice, the Inter-Pacific Law Group Inc.
He became a single father by choice, welcoming Alysa and her four younger siblings via surrogacy with anonymous egg donors. Arthur's mother, Shu, moved from China to assist in raising the children during their early years. She played a crucial role in their upbringing for the first eight years of their lives.
Arthur was instrumental in launching Alysa's figure skating career at age five, inspired by skating legends. He heavily invested in her training, coaching, and international competitions. Alysa has since taken full control of her career decisions, emphasizing her desire for independence in her training and creative process.
