China told by the people who live it every day
Long reads on language, daily life, host families and cities: what you need to know before you leave, and what you only understand once you arrive.
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Stories ✦ 4 August 2026
Alessandra’s experience
Six months in Qingdao, Chinese New Year with the family and two little sisters she still misses.
3 min read
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Stories ✦ 3 August 2026
Arianna’s experience
Arianna lived in Suzhou with Nice Exchange.
1 min read
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Stories ✦ 3 August 2026
Salimata’s experience
Salimata lived in Shanghai with Nice Exchange.
1 min read
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Stories ✦ 3 August 2026
Cecilia’s experience
Cecilia lived in Qingdao with Nice Exchange.
1 min read
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Stories ✦ 3 August 2026
Beatrice’s experience
Beatrice lived in Hangzhou with Nice Exchange.
1 min read
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Stories ✦ 3 August 2026
Elisa’s experience
Six months in Shenyang with two children who started calling her their sister.
2 min read
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Stories ✦ 3 August 2026
Angelica’s experience
Three months in Hangzhou, an HSK3 and ramen for breakfast. “Unforgettable.”
2 min read
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Stories ✦ 3 August 2026
Francesca’s experience
Six months in Shanghai with a two-year-old: ups and downs, and the warmth of people in the street.
2 min read
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Stories ✦ 3 August 2026
Vera’s experience
Six months in Tianjin, an HSK4 certificate and a family that took her in. Vera is now a Nice Ambassador.
3 min read
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Stories ✦ 3 August 2026
Chiara’s experience
Six months in JinShan, on the edge of Shanghai. An interpreter-to-be who came home with a strength she did not know she had.
2 min read
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