China Daily 中国日报 When a foreigner speaks a Chinese dialect

Recently, “becoming Chinese” has been trending online. Some people are drinking hot water, practicing Baduanjin, or learning how to cook Chinese New Year’s Eve dishes.

But this guy took it to another level. He has lived in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, for 13 years. Not only has he embraced Chinese culture — he has learned the Wenzhou dialect, often called one of the most difficult dialects in China.

During Spring Festival, China Daily reporter Meng Zhe went back home and had a long conversation with him. #MediaUnlocked

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