In recent years, China's continued opening-up has attracted a wave of international visitors for both business and leisure. Through the first-hand experiences shared online, they have revealed a more authentic and multifaceted China to the world.

In theory, these exchanges should have bridged the gap in mutual understanding. Yet, a complex sense of unease remains prevalent.

What lies beneath this unease? At the 2025 Understanding China Conference, we invited foreign guests to reflect on how their understanding of China's development path has shifted over time and the transformations they have observed on the ground. Watch the video to hear their perspectives!