China News Service, Nanchang, March 26th, topic: Indian students turned into "foreign anchors": "I want the world to see a real China"
Reporter Li Yunhan
"Everyone will have a QR code that displays health information. This system is very useful for tracking the new coronavirus." Free nucleic acid testing for all staff, "Changtong Code" registration information... Vlog of Sahir, an international student at Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , the "China model" of fighting against the new crown pneumonia epidemic has been demonstrated.
The picture shows Sahir filming a vlog.
(Data map) Photo courtesy of respondents
Sahir from India has been studying in China for 5 years and is currently studying at Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic in 2020, Sahir has become a "foreign anchor", shooting vlogs and posting them on social media such as YouTube.
As of the evening of the 25th, the above video has received 150,000 views and thousands of likes.
"When the epidemic first broke out, many of my classmates were very worried, but I saw China's response measures, and I think it can be controlled." Talking about the original intention of shooting the vlog, Sahir recalled the outside world's response to the virus in early 2020. worry, fear.
"China is very protective of us, the response to the new crown virus is very effective, and the schools and teachers are also very caring for us, I think this should be recorded."
In the past two years, Sahir has created more than 160 videos, and gained 50,000 fans on YouTube, and many videos have received more than 100,000 views, including traditional Chinese medicine, hot pot, fan dance, mobile payment, and various historical and cultural topics. "Chinese elements" such as attractions frequently appear in Sahir's vlog.
The picture shows Sahir inviting the children in the park to shoot a vlog together.
(Data map) Photo courtesy of respondents
"I want the world to see a real and beautiful China. There are so many wonderful places in China, which should be known." Sahir said that China is his "second home", and the environment and facilities here And the friendly people all make themselves want to stay.
"China and India are both ancient civilizations, and I am also deeply fascinated by Chinese culture." Sahir said that he has many friends who work and live in China, and China's rapid development is also attractive. One of the reasons for coming to study abroad.
"Many people in our country don't know Chinese medicine, so I made a few videos about Chinese medicine." In Sahir's view, China has a lot of "treasure"-like culture, which should be known by everyone. I am willing to be the messenger of spreading Chinese culture.
The picture shows Sahir filming a vlog.
(Data map) Photo courtesy of respondents
When a reporter from China News Agency talked with Sahir, he felt his enthusiasm and talkativeness.
But Sahir said that when he came to China to study alone at the age of 18, due to the unfamiliar environment, language barriers and cultural differences, he would try his best to avoid talking with others.
Now in Sahir's video, he rides a bicycle through the streets and alleys of Nanchang. He can chat with the owner of a roadside shop in Chinese. He also invites children in the park to shoot a video together.
"The Chinese are very warm and good, and it makes me no longer afraid to talk to others," he said.
When talking about future development, Sahir said that if there is a chance, he will definitely stay in China for development, and he will continue to shoot videos to show the real China.
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