The Private Life of Chairman Mao

China Daily: Getting to know one another - from deep inside a box

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Monday, August 30, 2021

In the episode young people from China and Russia discussed their wonderful cross-cultural experiences, demonstrating the rich culture of China and Russia, celebrating both their similarities and their differences, and establishing greater friendship.

Key Points: 
  • In the episode young people from China and Russia discussed their wonderful cross-cultural experiences, demonstrating the rich culture of China and Russia, celebrating both their similarities and their differences, and establishing greater friendship.
  • That famous line from the film Forest Gump, "Life's like a box of chocolates; you never know what you 're going to get", worked its magic in the program.
  • He has learnt Chinese calligraphy, martial arts and even something about traditional Chinese medicine and taken part in numerous diplomatic events in China.
  • After talking to a young Russian about their country's varied, yet similar, histories, she finally felt the strong bond between China and Russia.