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When the clock struck midnight on February 23, my flight left the Egyptian capital Cairo heading for Beijing.I was about to start a 10­month program organized by China's Public Diplomacy Association.

During this program offered to African journalists to better understand China and report on some important events, one being the Forum on China­Africa Cooperation in September, I gained a lot of knowledge regarding the culture, history, and features of this vast society.

Upon arrival, I first sought out the Egyptian community in Beijing, and met two journalists from my country who worked for Xinhua News Agency and China Global Television Network.Our gathering point was an Egyptian coffee shop in Sanlitun, a well­known meeting place for foreigners in Beijing.Most of our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China.Indeed, I was able to begin understanding the country through their stories.Plus, through those friends I expanded my circle.

I also struck up a relationship with some Chinese journalists while participating in activities with my African peers.They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China, as well as the massive developments over the last 40 years, both politically and economically.

During my stay, I traveled to nine provinces and visited masses of cities.The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm El­Sheikh, one of the world's most famous tourist destinations, located on the Red Sea in Egypt.

Shanghai will also last in my memory.I discover that this city is not only distinguished for business deals, but has a colorful history illustrated by its fantastic museum, which tells the story of how Shanghai's importance grew in the 19th century.

When walking in Beijing or any of the other cities I visited, I always felt history mixed with signs of modernity, mirroring four decades of hard work.I recorded many aspects of my life in China.

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