On October 18, an engaging one-day event titled “Hello, Hohhot” attracted approximately 30 foreign participants from 11 countries, including Belarus, Ghana, the Philippines, the UK, and the US. Most attendees were involved in the education sector, including experts, teachers, and international students.
This event was launched by Hohhot, the capital city of Inner Mongolia, as a key initiative to showcase the region’s modern industrial development, technological innovations, ecological achievements, and intangible cultural heritage. Organizers aimed to highlight the city as an attractive place for living, working, studying, and exploring.
Guo Yu, Deputy Director of Hohhot’s Foreign Affairs Office, shared insights about the growing number of expatriates drawn to the city. “As Hohhot’s openness to the world continues to increase, more and more foreign individuals are coming here for education, work, and life. Through experiences like today’s visit, we hope to strengthen their commitment to stay in Hohhot and to encourage more international friends to come,” he commented, adding plans for similar future events.
Anthony John Edward, who has lived in China for eleven years and has been in Hohhot for three months teaching at a private high school, expressed his impressions: “Seeing yogurt and milk in the supermarket is one thing, but today I finally learned how it’s actually produced. This place really made an impression on me.” He contrasted Hohhot with other cities, stating, “Unlike the hustle and bustle of Beijing or the picturesque beauty of Wuxi, Hohhot is a very interesting city. Right now, I want to live here with my family indefinitely.”
Musaeva Angelina from Russia noted, “Today’s experience was very appealing, and we got to feel the rich diversity of Hohhot. However, it wasn’t a completely new experience for me, as I have lived here for two years and have seen many different sights and tasted delicious food.” A fluent Mandarin speaker and a graduate student at Inner Mongolia University, she added, “This city may be small, but it’s convenient. At first glance, it may not seem special, but it is home to many important people. I’ve grown fond of it.”
