Trending term 'becoming Chinese' reflects foreigners' yearning to experience life in China: Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism
By: Global Times | Published: Mar 07, 2026 03:32 PM
"Activities such as taking high-speed trains, watching drone performances, experiencing traditional Chinese medicine massages, wearing Hanfu, drinking boiled water, and eating hotpot have all become ‘standard experiences’ for foreigners exploring life in China. As a result, the phrase ‘becoming Chinese’ has become a trending term online, reflecting the yearning of foreign tourists to experience life in China," Sun Yeli, minister of culture and tourism, said at a press conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on people's livelihood on ...