An engineering student's journey into the real China
By Xia Ji |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-03-28 15:50
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For Ali, these encounters capture a side of China that outsiders often misunderstand.
"It's not just the high-speed rail or the Great Wall. It's the stranger who helps you order food when your Chinese isn't good enough. It's a country of 1.4 billion people who are genuinely curious about the world and genuinely welcoming to anyone who shows up with an open heart."
