Build bridges between China and India

Deng Fuxin, from Mianyang, Sichuan province, studied Hindi for three years at the Communication University of China. Yet, when she first arrived in India last October, she was still amazed by the unexpected warmth and connection she experienced there.

Upon her arrival, the 20-year-old and her companions were cautious, sticking together when going out due to their unfamiliarity with the area. However, the kindness of the locals quickly eased their worries.

"An elderly tuk-tuk driver couldn't find the hotel we were looking for, so he drove us around asking for directions. In the end, he only charged us a small fare," she recalled.