Happy Costa Rican discovers China is 'very magical'

Mora said he loves Chinese people for their warmth. At his slacklining performances in China, "they always cheer me saying 'Jiayou' ('Come on' in Chinese) and want to take pictures afterward. It's cool and I love it."

He is acutely observant. "China and Costa Rica share a lot of similarities, such as the enthusiasm of people, but language and distance separate us a little bit. Once we overcome these obstacles, we will find that we are more similar than what we think."

Mora has applied for master's programs in several Chinese universities to continue his business school education. He wants to focus on trade, especially e-commerce.

"I've always liked business and I think the world needs more bridges and fewer walls," he said, adding he will probably set up a startup to champion cooperation between China and Latin America once he completes his education.

Mora said his father wanted him to pursue a master's in a different country. "I want to focus on China. It's a very magical place and I'm happy here."