Editor's note: Wuxi, with a history of 6,000-7,000 years, is located in the south of the Yangtze River. It has profound cultural heritages and a large amount of talents, and is home to the Wu Culture in ancient times, the national industrial and commercial culture in modern times and the township enterprise's culture nowadays. The latest official data show that around 300,000 foreigners and people from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan live, work, study and travel in the brilliant pearl of Taihu Lake. |
Interviews | ||
|
| |
Kawakami said that he would like to be a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and Japan. >>> |
"Once I arrived, I just planned to stay for a little bit to see a new place and learn new culture.I didn't expect that I would stay in Wuxi for years." >>> |
"The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is a must-see during my brother's and sister's visit in Wuxi." >>> |
| ||
|
|
|
"I'll continue to volunteer and work in Wuxi to be a part of US-China collaboration in the future." >>> |
Zhou Ruohan said that where there is a canal, there is development; where there is development, there is hope. >>> |
Compared with other cities, Wuxi is "more sweet and beautiful, just like its food". >>> |
| ||
|
|
|
In 2010, Kevin came to work in China with his family – his wife, two sons and a daughter. >>> |
Daria hoped the school can provide international children with a good education and contribute to the sound investment environment in Wuxi. >>> |
Wuxi is a place of serenity to Mr. Teshima. He said he would not worry walking down the street late at night. >>> |
Activities |
Twenty-one foreigners from 15 countries gathered at the national 4A-level Yixing Bamboo Sea Scenic Area, Yixing, on Oct 19, due to the provincial external exchange activity "Foreigners' view of Jiangsu-Yixing" trip. >>> |
Chinese traditional cultural course To help overseas students adapt to the new environment and understand Wuxi quickly, the Jiangnan University offers the optional traditional culture course, which will last until next May. >>> |
This year's Mid-Autumn Festival Evening Party was recorded in Wuxi Broadcasting and TV Station on Sept 20. The gala, with the theme "Love in Wuxi", was a foreigners' talent show. >>> |
Wuxi held the 2015 "Foreigners in Wuxi" launching activity at Jiangnan University on May 21, with more than 30 foreigners visiting the Clay Figurine Museum of Huishan to enjoy the works of art and learn how to make figurines. >>> |