AUSTIN, Texas— Sometimes people mistake Shen Yun Performing Arts as a production coming from contemporary China. But Shen Yun is actually based in New York and the company is dedicated to depicting China before communism. After some research, Jim and Kathe Schuchert decided to attend a Shen Yun performance at The Long Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday and they found the experience to be one filled with positivity and kindness. “I [had thought] that this is communist, this is China. But then after reviewing and seeing what the show is about [I] changed my mind because they’re about peace and love and kindness,” Mr. Schuchert said. “The Chinese before the CCP are beautiful, beautiful people,” added Mrs. Schuchert. After the performance, they expressed how much they enjoyed it. “I love it because I feel the optimism … I felt like we can hope, like we can do this,” Mrs. …