Expats Find Comfort in Jilin's Hospitality, Northeast China

The third "Talk About Jilin" activity was launched in Northeast Normal University in Changchun, Jilin province, on April 20.

The government-organized activity asked expatriates in Jilin to share their views on the province in order to deepen mutual understanding between foreigners and locals and to help the government improve its governance.

Students from Mozambique, Vietnam, the Republic of Korea, Russia and the United States shared their views with Chinese students at the activity, which was attended by provincial government officials.

"I had heard of Jilin when I was a kid," said Russian Ipatenkova Yulia, who is a student in the province. "It was far and mysterious, and where China meets Russia. In my heart, it is a refreshing green place, like its grassland, farms and forest. Local people are nice."

Hong Seung Woo, a student from the ROK, said he has been studying in Jilin for the past eight years.

"Apart from the beautiful views, Jilin's fast economic growth is also impressive to me. I have made so many good friends here. Jilin has seen me grow up and it has created many beautiful memories for me."

Damission Celsio Emilio, a student from Mozambique, and Mac Anh Dung, a student from Vietnam, praised Jilin's picturesque natural views, its cuisine, people and standard of living.

More than 8,000 foreigners from over 140 countries work or study in Jilin. More than 1,000 of these expats have shown their support or have directly participated in the "Talk about Jilin" activities.