Since March 26, a delegation of Italian officials and educators has been visiting Guangzhou, experiencing the city's cultural and technological advancements.

For many in the group, this was their first time setting foot in China.

Flavia Maraston, an official from Pordenone, shared her first impression: "Chinese people are very, very friendly. I love them. China is very big."

Lia Bazzanini, headmistress of the Carducci High School in Italy, was struck by the blend of modernity and tradition. "What we also didn't imagine was this modernity within an ancient land, an ancient nation, and an ancient culture, like Italy."

Source: GDToday