‘Living in paradise’: Iraqi man shares love for China after fleeing war-torn homeland

‘Living in paradise’: Iraqi man shares love for China after fleeing war-torn homeland

[South China Morning Post] - 01/9/2025

Man takes refuge from war in country, forges careers in acting, modelling before learning Mandarin, attracting huge audience with food reviews.



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