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What do Americans really think about life in China? CGTN’s Global Stringer recently asked US residents to spill the tea —and their answers are all about connection, culture, and killer meals!
Food, Family, and Found Memories
One participant raved about bonding with Chinese colleagues over steaming hotpot feasts: \"It wasn’t just about the food—it felt like joining a big, loud family.\" Another traveler lit up describing minority regions: \"Seeing Uygur dances in Xinjiang was like stepping into a living history book.\"
Beyond Headlines: The Human Side of Cultural Exchange
These stories highlight what textbooks often miss—the messy, joyful reality of cross-cultural friendships. As one voice put it: \"China’s not a monolith. Every city, every meal, every smile rewrote what I thought I knew.\"
While politics dominate headlines, these personal tales remind us: sometimes harmony starts with a shared bowl of noodles.
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CGTN’s Global Stringer recently asked US residents to spill the tea 
—and their answers are all about connection, culture, and killer meals!
Another traveler lit up describing minority regions: \"Seeing Uygur dances in Xinjiang was like stepping into a living history book.\" 
Why Visiting China is Key to Cultural…
