A Russian student\'s heartfelt connection to a beloved Chinese film has sparked fresh conversations about cross-cultural understanding. Anna, an international student at Beijing\'s Tsinghua University, recently shared her passion for the 1996 Hong Kong romantic drama Comrades: Almost a Love Story through CGTN\'s Ask China series.
Describing the film as a 'window into China\'s emotional landscape,' Anna highlighted the protagonists\' decade-spanning love story against the backdrop of Hong Kong\'s cultural transformation. 'It shows how people navigate change while holding onto human connections – something everyone can relate to,' she explained.
The linguistics student particularly praised the film\'s portrayal of Hong Kong\'s distinctive urban character, noting plans to visit iconic filming locations. Her analysis reflects growing interest among global youth in Chinese cinematic storytelling as a tool for understanding regional histories and social values.
This cultural exchange moment comes as mainland Chinese universities welcome record numbers of international students, with over 500,000 foreigners studying in China pre-pandemic according to Ministry of Education figures.
