"Please, no ice." After 20 years in China, Frenchman Laurent Bousselet has changed in more ways than he expected. From having his water warm to going cashless and embracing the convenience of everyday life, his habits have evolved.

But when Laurent first came to Beijing from his native France, he only planned to stay for three or four months – enough to pick up some conversational Mandarin. How did three months turn into two decades? How has China given him a sense of security and opened up new career opportunities? Find out in this special episode of My China Story!

In this video conversation, we talk about:

- How a short visit to China turned into a 20-year journey

- How everyday experiences reshaped his lifestyle

- How he found his career path in China

- What it takes to adapt to life in China and bridge differences

- Advice for newcomers to China

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