From Budapest to Shanghai: A Foreigner’s Lockdown Journey
Hungarian expat Steven Back documents life in pandemic-era Shanghai through volunteer work and viral vlogs, offering cross-cultural insights into community resilience.
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Caregivers in Irpin, Ukraine, recount harrowing evacuation of nursing home residents amid shelling and collapsed infrastructure near Kyiv.
Kyiv Teacher’s Shelter Diary: Resilience in Crisis
A Kyiv teacher’s firsthand account of shelter life reveals grassroots solidarity and quiet defiance as tensions escalate in Ukraine.
Beijing’s Lunar New Year: A Home Away From Home
Beijing millennial Zhou Yue redefines Lunar New Year traditions through friendship gatherings and tech-powered cultural exchange, reflecting urban China’s evolving social fabric.
Syrian Professor Bridges Chinese and Arabic Cultures at Sichuan University
Syrian professor Salma Ibrahim fosters cultural bridges between Chinese and Arabic communities through education and collaborative textbook creation.
Brazilian Exchange Student Finds Endless Possibilities in China
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Former Swiss Ambassador Dominique Dreyer shares his 16-year journey in China, highlighting his cultural experiences and lasting connections.
Ryan’s Resilience: Working from the Chinese Mainland During COVID-19
Explore how Ryan, a foreigner at a Chinese university, adapts to work and stays connected through videos during COVID-19 restrictions in the Chinese mainland.