Farrukh Pirumshoev is a young Tajik entrepreneur based in the northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an, specializing in the international trade of automobiles between China and Central Asia. His company thrives by trading approximately 30 cars each week, benefiting from the expanding Chinese economy and the rising economic exchanges between China and Central Asian nations.

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Today, we will explore how Chinese people celebrate the New Year and how international friends perceive these rich traditions. Additionally, we have the inside scoop on some of the best places to visit during the holiday season.

Joining Heyang via video link are Lizzy Bessenger from South Africa, who has been living in Kunming, China, for over six years as an English teacher and content creator, and Jack Forsdike from Yorkshire in the UK, who has been in China for about four years and is now a content creator.

In this episode of Makin' it in China, we share two stories.

Ehsan Doostmohammadi, an Iranian researcher at Southwest University in Chongqing, is dedicated to translating classic Chinese texts into Persian. His work provides Iranians with a unique insight into Chinese heritage and traditional medicine.

Saulebek Kabylbekov, a Kazakh ophthalmologist based in Daqing, Heilongjiang, has treated more than 250,000 patients since 1998. Renowned for his humanitarian efforts and commitment to providing free medical services, he received the Chinese Government Friendship Award in 2023.

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For this Round Table Chinese New Year Special, Heyang engages in a video discussion with two guests from Africa: Bernard Momanyi, Editorial Director at Capital FM in Kenya, and Jean Paul Lam, President of the New Chinatown Foundation in Mauritius.

As China and Africa strengthen their ties, particularly in trade, culture, and community, our guests discuss how this celebration fosters connections between people across continents.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!