"Seeing it with my own eyes is the only way to truly understand China." In recent years, an increasing number of foreigners have been drawn to China, whether for travel or to live, becoming enthusiastic ambassadors sharing China's story with the world. They post numerous videos about their travels and daily life, which often become viral hits on international platforms. Comments on these videos are filled with expressions like "I haven't imagined this" and "Now I’m a fan."

What captivates foreigners in these videos about the real China?

Recently, Chris and four family members visited Guangzhou. They got lost in the early morning hours. They wandered the streets with their backpacks and suitcases, looking for their hotel. Chris was amazed by the safe and well-lit environment, exclaiming, "It's crazy! I feel like I’m dreaming."

As he recorded their experience, he mentioned that he expected the streets to be deserted and possibly unsafe at that hour. Instead, he found the opposite–bright lights and a strong sense of security. To his surprise, when they seemed lost, a passerby offered to help them.

Chris's astonishment is evident in his use of the word "surprise."

Curiosity drives Chris and his family to explore China. They had some preconceived stereotypes based on Western media reports. However, upon arriving, they found that China was nothing like what they had imagined.

Why do these videos attract so many viewers?

"Foreigners are unaware of what life in China is like. Through these videos, they discover a modern lifestyle alongside traditional culture, which changes their initial impressions and arouses their curiosity," commented one netizen.

On TriFate Lifestyle, an American viewer noted that their previous perceptions of China were limited, largely due to the lack of information about China in their education. These videos opened up a new perspective for them.

"No matter what your opinions about China are, you should first see what the country is like and listen to what the Chinese people have to say." This is the message many foreigners who create videos about China want to convey to the world.

These viral videos on international social media serve as bridges, allowing foreigners to get a "close-up" look at China.

"China has never been our 'enemy'. Ignorance is," one foreign commenter remarked.

There are a thousand different views of China from a thousand different foreigners. While one person alone may not have much influence, ten, a hundred, a thousand, or even ten thousand people sharing their experiences can form a powerful stream that counters misinformation and reshapes China's global image, enhancing its international visibility and influence.

Each city in China has its unique story. These stories add depth and charm to the cities. "Instead of any preset narrative or content restrictions, we encourage foreigners to share what they see and what they feel. Only with inclusiveness and respect can they really feel China's openness and friendliness," said Xu Penghuai, head of Wenzhou's Maritime Silk Road International Communication Hub.

And this is the most captivating part of China.

Source :Yangcheng Evening News

老外游中国视频走红海外，真实中国魔力爆棚

“亲自来看一看，才知道中国是什么模样。”近年来，越来越多老外因探寻中国的魅力而来，或旅游或居住，自发担当起中国故事的传播使者，让中国文化走出国门。他们拍的不少旅游、生活等视频，发到外网后成了爆款。下面跟的，满满都是“没想到”“路转粉”等评论。

镜头里展现的中国，对外国人有什么魔力？

最近，克里斯带着一家5口来到广州旅游，却在凌晨迷了路。他们背着包，拉着行李箱，在空旷的街道上寻找酒店。面对晚上良好的治安环境，克里斯不禁发出感叹：“It's crazy！我都怀疑自己是不是在做梦。”

他拍着视频边走边说，原本以为这样的时间，街道上应该冷清且可能不安全，但他惊讶地发现，不仅街道灯火通明，而且治安状况极好。更让他意外的是，当他们一家人在街头徘徊时，居然有人主动走过来想要帮助他们。

“居然”一词，足见他的惊讶程度。

好奇，是克里斯一家探索中国的动力。以往从西方媒体的报道中了解中国，使他们有着一些刻板印象。然而当真的来到中国，他们才发现这里和想象中完全不一样。

这些视频为何能吸引人？

“外国人不知道中国的生活，透过镜头，他们发现这里有现代化生活，有传统文化，改变了他们原来的印象，也引发了他们的强烈好奇。”有网友说。

在TriFate Lifestyle上，一名美国网友看了老外拍的中国视频后评价说，过去他们对中国的看法很局限，因为在学校很少有机会接触到关于中国的知识，这些视频打开了他们新的视角。

“无论你对中国有什么看法，不如先看看这个国家什么样，听听中国人在想什么。”这正是许多拍中国视频的老外们，想传达给世界的声音。

这些在海外社交媒体平台爆火的老外游中国视频，像一座座桥，连接起外国人“近距离”看中国的通道。

“中国从来不是我们的‘敌人’，无知才是我们的敌人。”有外国网友这样感慨。

1000个外国人眼中有1000个中国。一个人或许不具备影响力，10个人、100个人、1000个人、10000个人……涓涓细流就能汇聚成抗衡对中国谣言抹黑的洪流，进一步塑造国家形象、提升国际知名度与影响力。

中国的每一座城市，都有独属于自己的故事。因为有故事，让城市更加丰满和富有韵味。“不预设立场，不限制内容，鼓励老外们讲述亲眼看到、读到的信息。”温州市海丝国际传播基地负责人许鹏怀说，只有包容、尊重，才能让他们感受到中国开放、友好的姿态。

而这，就是中国最动人的样子。

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翻译 | 赵凡