用腳步丈量中華之遼闊，用眼睛欣賞華夏之壯美
〔馬拉維〕 邵力 華中科技大學
這是一個網路發達的新時代，在這個時代，各類資訊的獲取方便又快捷。於是，有人認為在這個時代背景下，親身去了解某個地方已經沒有必要，他們覺得如果需要了解一個國家或地方，在網路上花一點兒時間就可以找到你需要的資訊。來中國之前我也曾是這樣想的，但真來到中國之後我才發現，當初我想像的中國和如今我腳下的中國是完全不同的。雖然我們可以通過媒體了解中國，然而媒體報道的卻是他人視角、他人立場下的中國，往往媒體人也習慣了記錄自己想報道的或者是對自己有利的資訊。因此，我認為，唯有親自去體驗，去發現，才能更加深刻地了解一個國家。
我將從三個方面來講述來中國前後我對中國的不同印象，以及我的內心感受。
一是宗教自由。作為一個傳統基督教的信仰者，我還記得來中國之前我和家人都很擔心到中國之後我的信仰會不會受到影響。當時也查了一些關於這方面的資訊，有人説中國人會欺負有信仰的人，也有人表示並不太了解真實情況。現在我來中國已經兩年半了，沒有任何人因為宗教信仰而欺負過我。最讓我吃驚的是，在這裡我可以隨便去教堂。這一點也讓我的朋友和家人們頗感驚訝，因為他們和我之前的認知一樣，認為中國人沒有宗教信仰，沒有教堂。我現在的感受是中國是一個非常包容的國度，雖然大多數人沒有具體的宗教信仰，但是並沒有人會影響會干涉那些想要擁有或者已經擁有宗教信仰的人的生活。
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二是社會主義形式。我覺得不只是當時的我甚至我的同胞們，還有很多很多人，尤其是身處非社會主義制度國家的人們，都不太了解中國真實的社會主義形式。當然這有可能與海外媒體報道的關於中國的新聞有關係。在這種情況下，很多人心中只有黑暗的或者負面的社會主義認知，並沒有真正去研究中國，研究中國的社會主義是怎樣的制度，他們固執地認為在中國，普通人民沒有發言權、媒體沒有言論自由等。但我來中國之後沒有看到這些，我看到的、經歷的一切，反而讓我羨慕社會主義。我覺得中國政府永遠把人民放在第一位，做任何事情首先考慮的是人民的利益，這個國家很有責任感，在抗擊新冠肺炎疫情的鬥爭中，尤其深刻地體會到這一點。即使是外國人，我們一樣受到了細緻的關心和照顧，這種情況在國外並不常見。所以我的感受是中國的社會主義是最好的。
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三是中國的美麗和神奇。沒來中國之前我只聽説這個國家發展速度很快。當時我心裏就想：那應該沒有美麗的風景吧，會不會都被破壞了？沒想到的是，來到這裡之後驚喜地發現在中國廣闊的大地上，有著無數絢麗的風景。這些年，我爬過長城，遊過西湖，逛過武漢，每到一個地方，總會被當地的美景折服，中國跟我以前想像的完全不同，真是太不可思議了！另外，中國的神奇還體現在科技和經濟發展上。中國經濟在很短的時間內發展得十分迅速，科技方面的進步也越來越迅速，這些，如果你生活在中國，到處都可以看到。
最後讓我愛上中國的是，中國人民的熱情和規律的生活。中國培養的學生都有一個很明顯的特點，那就是遵守時間，對待學習和工作充滿熱情，好像每個人都知道自己當下應該做什麼。
總而言之，如果你想了解某個地方、某種文化，就得身臨其境，親自去體驗每個細節。如今中國是我的第二個故鄉，讓我們一起用腳步丈量中華之遼闊，用眼睛欣賞華夏之壯美，將美麗中國永遠留在心中。
Feeling the Vastness and Appreciating the Magnificence of China
〔Malawi〕 Biggers Sauli， Huazhong University of Science and Technology
This is a new era with well－developed internet， through which obtaining information has become quick and convenient． Some people believe that it is possible to know a country or place by spending a little time searching on the internet， and the actual visit is no longer necessary．I thought so as well before I came to China． However， what I have realized after coming to China is that this country is totally different from what I had imagined． Media can offer a glimpse of China， but what have been reported can be subjective because the media are used to presenting those favourable or beneficial for itself． Therefore， I think the only way to deeply understand a country is to experience and discover it by yourself．
Here， I would like to share my impressions and feelings for China before and after I came to this country， from three aspects．
The first thing I would like to talk about is the freedom of religion． Before coming to China， as a traditional Christian， I can still remember the concerns of both my family and myself about whether my religious relief would be accepted in China． According to my “research”， some people said that the religious groups are oppressed in China， while some suggested that they did not know much about the real situation． Now I have been in China for two years and a half， and I have never been oppressed because of my belief． What amazes me as well as my family and friends most is that I can go to church as I used to． This has altered our previous perceptions that the Chinese have no religious beliefs and no churches could be found in China． My current feeling of China is that it is a very inclusive country． Although most Chinese do not have specific religious beliefs， no one will interfere with those who want to find or already have religious faiths．
The second is the socialist system． I feel that not only my compatriots and I at the time， but also many people especially those in non－socialist countries， do not understand the real socialism in China． This may have something to do with the news about China reported by the overseas media． Thus， many people hold the dark or negative perception of socialism without a true picture of China and the socialism in this country． They stubbornly believe that the ordinary people and the media in China do not have their freedom of speech， which however， has never been seen during my stay in China． In fact， everything I have observed and experienced here makes me admire socialism． This country is highly responsible and its government always puts the people’s interests at the top priority． This is particularly true in the fight against the COVID－19 pandemic in China． Even the foreigners like us have received thoughtful care， which is not usual in other countries． Therefore， I feel that China’s socialism is the best．
Thirdly， China is a beautiful and marvellous country． I had heard about the rapid development of China before coming here， and I had disappointedly guessed： Has the beautiful scenery already been destroyed？ Surprisingly， I have seen countless gorgeous scenery on the vast land of China． In these two and a half years， I have climbed the Great Wall， visited the West Lake and had a great time in Wuhan． I am always fascinated by the beauty of everywhere I have been to． China is completely different from what I had imagined， and it’s incredible！ Besides， China’s marvellousness is also reflected in its technological and economic development． The Chinese economy has boomed rapidly in a short period of time and the technology has progressed faster and faster – you can see these everywhere if you live in China．
What makes me finally fall in love with China is the enthusiasm and regular life of the Chinese people． Students educated in China exhibit distinctive characteristics． They are punctual and they have great passion about their study and work． They are clear about what to do and what they are doing．
All in all， if you want to understand a place or a certain culture， be there and experience it by yourself． China has now become my second hometown． Let’s feel the vastness of China， appreciate the magnificence of China and keep the beauty of China in our hearts forever．
