用脚步丈量中华之辽阔，用眼睛欣赏华夏之壮美
［马拉维］ 邵力 华中科技大学
这是一个网络发达的新时代，在这个时代，各类信息的获取方便又快捷。于是，有人认为在这个时代背景下，亲身去了解某个地方已经没有必要，他们觉得如果需要了解一个国家或地方，在网络上花一点儿时间就可以找到你需要的信息。来中国之前我也曾是这样想的，但真来到中国之后我才发现，当初我想象的中国和如今我脚下的中国是完全不同的。虽然我们可以通过媒体了解中国，然而媒体报道的却是他人视角、他人立场下的中国，往往媒体人也习惯了记录自己想报道的或者是对自己有利的信息。因此，我认为，唯有亲自去体验，去发现，才能更加深刻地了解一个国家。
我将从三个方面来讲述来中国前后我对中国的不同印象，以及我的内心感受。
一是宗教自由。作为一个传统基督教的信仰者，我还记得来中国之前我和家人都很担心到中国之后我的信仰会不会受到影响。当时也查了一些关于这方面的信息，有人说中国人会欺负有信仰的人，也有人表示并不太了解真实情况。现在我来中国已经两年半了，没有任何人因为宗教信仰而欺负过我。最让我吃惊的是，在这里我可以随便去教堂。这一点也让我的朋友和家人们颇感惊讶，因为他们和我之前的认知一样，认为中国人没有宗教信仰，没有教堂。我现在的感受是中国是一个非常包容的国度，虽然大多数人没有具体的宗教信仰，但是并没有人会影响会干涉那些想要拥有或者已经拥有宗教信仰的人的生活。
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二是社会主义形式。我觉得不只是当时的我甚至我的同胞们，还有很多很多人，尤其是身处非社会主义制度国家的人们，都不太了解中国真实的社会主义形式。当然这有可能与海外媒体报道的关于中国的新闻有关系。在这种情况下，很多人心中只有黑暗的或者负面的社会主义认知，并没有真正去研究中国，研究中国的社会主义是怎样的制度，他们固执地认为在中国，普通人民没有发言权、媒体没有言论自由等。但我来中国之后没有看到这些，我看到的、经历的一切，反而让我羡慕社会主义。我觉得中国政府永远把人民放在第一位，做任何事情首先考虑的是人民的利益，这个国家很有责任感，在抗击新冠肺炎疫情的斗争中，尤其深刻地体会到这一点。即使是外国人，我们一样受到了细致的关心和照顾，这种情况在国外并不常见。所以我的感受是中国的社会主义是最好的。
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三是中国的美丽和神奇。没来中国之前我只听说这个国家发展速度很快。当时我心里就想：那应该没有美丽的风景吧，会不会都被破坏了？没想到的是，来到这里之后惊喜地发现在中国广阔的大地上，有着无数绚丽的风景。这些年，我爬过长城，游过西湖，逛过武汉，每到一个地方，总会被当地的美景折服，中国跟我以前想象的完全不同，真是太不可思议了！另外，中国的神奇还体现在科技和经济发展上。中国经济在很短的时间内发展得十分迅速，科技方面的进步也越来越迅速，这些，如果你生活在中国，到处都可以看到。
最后让我爱上中国的是，中国人民的热情和规律的生活。中国培养的学生都有一个很明显的特点，那就是遵守时间，对待学习和工作充满热情，好像每个人都知道自己当下应该做什么。
总而言之，如果你想了解某个地方、某种文化，就得身临其境，亲自去体验每个细节。如今中国是我的第二个故乡，让我们一起用脚步丈量中华之辽阔，用眼睛欣赏华夏之壮美，将美丽中国永远留在心中。
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．
