STORY: Young Syrian woman shares life in China's Jiangsu
DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023
LENGTH: 00:03:14
LOCATION: NANJING, China
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST: 
1. various of Fajer Kseibi's daily life in China
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAJER KSEIBI, Danyang Kseibi Tools Co. Ltd. in Jiangsu Province

STORYLINE: 

22-year-old Fajer Kseibi from Syria came to 
China with her parents during her childhood

Now Fajer not only speaks fluent Chinese, but also 
has an interest in traditional Chinese history and culture

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAJER KSEIBI, Danyang Kseibi Tools Co. Ltd. in Jiangsu Province
"I'm Fajer Kseibi from Syria. I am 22 years old. I first came across the Chinese character 'Ren' (benevolence) during my childhood, as the character can also refer to nuts like almonds and walnuts in mooncakes, and we also have pastries with five-nut fillings in Syria. However, as I grew up, I studied Chinese culture in China and interacted with Chinese people. I realized that the word 'Ren' has deeper meanings; it can be said to be a versatile term. It represents an attitude towards others, towards life, and towards the world.

Since ancient times, Syria has been an important country along the Silk Road. Today, the relationship between Syria and China has been steadily advancing and developing, from the ancient Silk Road to the modern Belt and Road Initiative. China has exerted tremendous efforts to assist many countries in their development, which I find truly remarkable. I believe that this not only reflects the essence of humanity but also embodies the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity.

China's high-speed railways, logistics systems... Many Chinese products have been exported across the world and have received significant positive feedback. In fact, when my father first came to China, he told us that he discovered China to be a very promising country. Since our family established their firm in China, we found that both the capability of the workforce and quality of products have been greatly improved. Nowadays, people have fresh ideas and have developed high-level technologies to make increasingly better products.

Engaging in social media is a modern and highly influential way to share the commonalities and differences between Chinese and Arab cultures.

I have been creating videos for a while now, and my current goal is to be a bridge between Chinese and Arab cultures. I'm dedicated to using my abilities to connect China and Syria, and to facilitate this cultural exchange. I feel that China has become my second home. I have grown accustomed to living here, and I truly enjoy my life in this country."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanjing, China.
(XHTV)