Expats in Yiwu

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Aziz Ullah: I'm growing with Yiwu

Having lived in Yiwu for 18 years, Aziz has not only become a well-known, but also an authentic Yiwu resident. He brought his wife and three children to live with him in Yiwu.
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Free translation service for foreign investors

Yiwu, Zhejiang province, one of the largest small commodity trading hubs in the world, is making it easier for foreign investors to register companies, local media reported on Sept 8.
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Global youth rally in Yiwu for business training

The 7th Run with Yiwu: Global Youth Business Program (GYBP) started on Aug 11 in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, attracting 30 young people from 23 countries.
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Mike

Actor from Syria

"Yiwu is a land of opportunity and a home away from home for me," said Mike, "The longer I live in the city, the more I feel like it's where I belong."
Barrada

Guitarist from Columbia

"The thing I love the most about Yiwu is its inclusiveness,” said Barrada. “I often go to parks and chat with locals and expats in Chinese, English, and Spanish."
Julian

Entrepreneur from Brazil

"In Yiwu, I created my personal brand HS Gypsy Style, as the city boasts a huge market for clothing, jewelry, and fashion items," said Julian.
Zhanna

HR from Russia

"Yiwu is a not a big city like Beijing or Shanghai," said Zhanna."But the city has the world's top trade market and offers a good many jobs for expats."
Nadiya

Teacher from Ukraine

"Many students in Yiwu can speak English, making it easy for me to communicate with them and teach music," said Nadiya, "They are like my children and I can hardly separate from them."

Fabio

"Street chief" from Columbia

"Yiwu is my second home," said Fabio. "I gain a sense of belonging in participating with city administration. It is an honor to be appointed as a street chief."
Pan Shufa

Businessman from Singapore

"Yiwu has offered me the perfect platform to start a business, and has allowed me to achieve my dreams."
Azizullah

Businessman from Afghanistan

"Yiwu Fair was introduced to me by a friend in 2005, and now I'm recommending it to other foreign merchants."
Hamid Dehgh

Businessman from Iran

"You can find everything you need at the local market, and the city's trade and logistics services cover almost any city on the planet."
Amine

Teacher from Algeria

"Speaking of Yiwu, the first thing came to my mind was trade and commerce," said Amine. "However, I was surprised at the large number of foreign restaurants on the streets."