During Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia this week, Moscow residents shared warm sentiments about Chinese culture and people in informal interviews conducted by students from Beijing Foreign Studies University. Words like 'hardworking' and 'kind' dominated descriptions of China’s residents, highlighting cross-cultural admiration as bilateral ties deepen.
'I’ve never been to China, but I see its vibrant cities and traditions on TV—it’s fascinating,' one local remarked. Another added, 'Chinese people are genuine friends. I’d love to visit one day.' The exchanges align with President Xi’s three-day trip at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, which focuses on strengthening economic and diplomatic collaboration.
Youth-led dialogues, such as those led by students Cao Yuqian, Du Fei, and others, underscore a growing interest in people-to-people connections. 'Our cultures have much to learn from each other,' a Moscow resident noted, reflecting optimism for cross-border cultural exchanges.
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'We Talk': Russian residents describe Chinese as 'hardworking'. 'kind'
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