Hitting the spot

Liu said he hopes to build a "martial arts bridge" in the future, giving more African students with martial arts talent the chance to visit China to explore opportunities beyond their borders.

China and Sierra Leone have been engaging in various cultural exchanges, in line with China's broader Belt and Road Initiative.

The Confucius Institute at the University of Sierra Leone, a key entity within the network, plays a significant role in fostering cultural diplomacy and promoting Chinese language and heritage.