Among volunteers in Yiwu, a county-level city in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, a distinctive international presence shines — expats from around the world who actively participate in volunteer work, spreading the spirit across borders.
On July 31 last year, Pakistani businessman Ali Kamran received his business license, with his company becoming Yiwu's 10,000th foreign-funded business entity.
On Dec 17, Russian businesswoman Tatun Sofia became the 10,000th foreign national in Yiwu, a county-level city of Jinhua, Zhejiang province, to enroll in China's basic medical insurance, making Yiwu the first county-level city in China to achieve this milestone.
Ten international students from the International School of Medicine at Zhejiang University visited Fotang Ancient Street in Yiwu, a county-level city in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Nov 21.
A group of students from the Republic of Congo gathered on Nov 17 for a woodcarving class at Zhejiang Guangsha Vocational and Technical University of Construction in Dongyang, a county-level city in Jinhua, Zhejiang province.
Over 70 international students from Zhejiang Normal University visited the 2025 China Folk Arts and Crafts Exhibition in Yongkang, a county-level city of Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Oct 18.
Jimingshan community in Yiwu — a county-level city in Jinhua, Zhejiang province — organized a cultural exploration event for over 10 participants from Afghanistan, Syria, India, Egypt, and other countries.
Kyrgyzstan native Meerzat Omuralieva has made a name for herself in Yiwu, Zhejiang province. As a popular businesswoman in the jewelry trade in this global hub for small commodities, she is also a trusted mediator for numerous international merchants.
