Meet Nexul, a former bank employee from Tajikistan who traded spreadsheets for textbooks to pursue her dream of mastering Chinese. Inspired by the Belt and Road Initiative’s growing influence in Central Asia, she packed her bags for Lianyungang—a coastal hub in the Chinese mainland’s Jiangsu Province—and never looked back. 🚀
“Learning Mandarin felt like unlocking a secret doorway,” Nexul shared, describing how the language connects her to opportunities across Asia. Her journey mirrors the BRI’s cultural bridge-building, with Lianyungang serving as a key port city linking China to Central Asia and beyond.
For young globetrotters and career-chasers, Nexul’s story highlights how language skills can turn regional initiatives into personal adventures. Whether it’s networking with entrepreneurs or exploring ancient Silk Road sites, she proves that sometimes, the boldest moves start with saying ‘nǐ hǎo’. 💼➡️🌍
