Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his reply letter to the international students at Peking University, has encouraged them to gain a deeper understanding of China as it really is, urging them to share their thoughts and experiences with more people and play an active role in promoting friendship between the peoples of all countries. This reply letter finds an echo in the hearts of international students at Northwest University.
Uros Dordevic, an undergraduate from the Republic of Serbia who studies at School of Cultural Heritage of Northwest University, said: I very much admire the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to take serious actions against the COVID-19 epidemic, and feel very fortunate to live and study in this “oasis”. I think I’m an eyewitness to the achievements made by China in environmental protection. I still remember when I was a child, sandstorms often hit Beijing, the place where my parents and I traveled. But sandstorms are gone now. Take a trip to northern Shaanxi, you’ll see man-made forests now cover large areas. I hope every nation worldwide could value its land and really care about its people’s well-being as China does.
Mehad Mousa Mohamed Ali Bayoumi, a doctoral student from Egypt who studies at School of Liberal Arts of Northwest University, said: President Xi’s reply letter fully showcases his concern and care for us international students. Seeing is believing. I have benefited from my experiences in China where I see the beauty of Chinese culture, learn more about China’s history and civilization, and interact with Chinese friends. I hope my experiences in China could help more foreigners to gain a better understanding of China as it really is.