They come from all over the world — the United States, Canada, Egypt, Russia… yet they call Zhongshan home. They are scientific researchers, entrepreneurs, soccer coaches, restaurant owners, preschool teachers, singers...

In 2025, we captured the stories of 30 people from different countries and regions living and working in Zhongshan, Guangdong. How was life for them in 2025? What does Zhongshan look like through their eyes? And what are they looking forward to in 2026?