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A tale of two cities

New documentary explores the deep connections between Quanzhou and the Egyptian port of Alexandria through personal experiences and cultural exchanges, Li Yingxue reports.

By Li Yingxue | China Daily | Updated: 2026-08-29 14:51

A Tale of Two Cities explores the enduring cultural and personal connections between China and Egypt. Alongside historical landmarks like the pyramids, the documentary features stories of people from all walks of life, including an Egyptian professor of Chinese, an incense maker in Fujian province, an Egyptian tour guide and a Chinese teacher of Arabic (above). [Photo provided to China Daily]

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