New generation of international visitors follows in Edgar Snow's footsteps
By Li Lei |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-03-28 20:26
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That theme of firsthand discovery echoed across five thematic sessions — "China Bound", "Shopping in China", "Study in China", "Becoming Chinese", and "Opportunity China" — where speakers from a mix of countries shared their individual paths of immersion.
Anayat Ali, a doctoral candidate at Tongji University from India and a travel blogger, contrasted his early struggles navigating China with his current appreciation for its infrastructure and everyday life. "The best way to understand China is not through the headlines or textbooks, but with your own eyes, your own feet and an open heart," he told the audience.
