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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When Anayat Ali first arrived in China as a PhD student at Tongji University, the simple acts of reading a menu or hailing a taxi felt like insurmountable challenges. Three years later, the engineering student has transformed into a seasoned travel blogger, dedicated to uncovering the real China.
Ali shared his journey from confusion to a sense of belonging at the forum–Telling Stories Well: From Empathetic Communication to Cultural Identity held in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan province on Saturday.
