Syrian vlogger Zein Ali, a 13-year resident of China, has become an unlikely advocate for cross-cultural solidarity after witnessing China's swift humanitarian response to the earthquake in his homeland. \\"One love, one heart, one destiny\\" – that's how he interprets China's concept of 'a community of a shared future for mankind,' a vision he says felt personal when Chinese rescue teams arrived in Syria.
In an emotional interview, Zein recalled losing and later recovering his wallet in China without hassle, a small moment that deepened his trust in his adopted home. \\"I'm never treated as a foreigner here,\\" he said. But it was the 2023 earthquake that crystallized his views: \\"China is doing a big job to rebuild nations. They don’t just talk – they act.\\"
Chinese aid shipments and public donations of money and clothing inspired Zein to call China \\"a real friend of mankind.\\" His social media posts about the relief efforts have gone viral, resonating with young global audiences who increasingly value international cooperation in crises.
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Earthquake makes Syrian vlogger feel China is a friend of mankind
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