The Year of the Dragon is coming, when it comes to the Chinese dragon, how much do foreigners know? Representing prosperity, vitality, and good fortune, some ordinary foreign people really have a lot of unique opinions when talking about the Chinese dragon. And what do they say about the Chinese who use the dragon as a totem? Let's listen to what they have to say.
Syria Damascus
Reporter Wang Weiwei:Hello. What do you think the Chinese are like?
Meatloaf shop owner Radwang:The Chinese are strong, peaceful, loving, very peace-loving, do not like war, and are a people with a long history and culture. Happy New Year, I wish you all a happy new year, peace and happiness every year, and enjoy love and peace well.
Reporter Wang Weiwei:Is this minced meat? It's so delicious.
Meatloaf shop owner Radwang:Yes, good appetite.
Meatloaf shop guy:I've seen a lot of Chinese tech online, it's fantastic, there's a kind of mobile balcony that can be stretched out, and the stairs can be put away, it's amazing. I wish the Chinese a happy New Year, peace and happiness every year, and a good New Year.
Tirana, Albania
Reporter of the main station:What do you know about China?
Local resident Petrola:I have done business with Chinese before, and I am a treasurer. The impression I get from the Chinese business partners is that they are very professional and rigorous, and I am very impressed by the rigor and seriousness of the Chinese, they are very professional.
Reporter of the main station:In the Chinese zodiac, the dragon represents positivity and good luck, what can you expect in the Year of the Dragon?
Local citizen Shatrai:First of all, I wish the people of all countries in the world, including China, peace and happiness in the new year. At the same time, I hope that I will have the opportunity to go to China once this year.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Reporter of the main station:Do you know why Chinese like zodiac dragons so much?
American tourist Maurice Ager:That's a good question, man. Do you know? I grew up watching martial arts, and when I grew up, I became a big fan of Bruce Lee, so I learned a lot about Chinese culture, Asian culture, and Chinese dragons and things like that. Do you know? The Chinese dragon represents something amazing, such as prosperity, balance, and good luck. In this world, we all need good luck, and that's what the dragon represents. It's cool to know that, right?
Reporter of the main station:How do you know this, and do you have any favorite customs?
U.S. Tourists:I spent some time in China during the Chinese New Year, so I had the opportunity to experience all kinds of festive activities and I also received red envelopes, which was really great.
Nairobi, Kenya
Reporter Zhao Qian:Do you know much about China?
Local residents:I know a lot about China. It is a great country with hardworking people. The Chinese have also helped many countries, including us in Kenya.
Reporter Zhao Qian:What collaborative projects do you know of?
Local residents:I know a lot of projects. I am from Lamu Port, the Chinese have built very beautiful ports and roads for us, yes, we are happy for this, I wish the Chinese people a happy New Year.
Editor in charge: Liu Bo.