Nurses embark on journey to the West (4)

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Nurse Zhang Yongmei (left), who is on a peace mission in Beirut, shows a medical kit of traditional Chinese medicine to her counterparts from Belgium during an exchange activity. YANG SHENGCHAO / XINHUA

Personal choice

Working overseas is a personal choice for Song, of concern only to her family and boyfriend.

"Many single girls might be encouraged to marry Germans, who are known for their good looks as well as an attitude centered on the family," she said. "But I've got a Chinese boyfriend. He will not come with me, but our relationship will be sustained by our trust and love."

She has many images of Germany in her mind, including its dress sense, gentle attitude and numerous types of beer and sausages. Most of her impressions stem from books or TV programs, with Munich being Song's favorite city "because of local people's hospitality".

Song said that with her hometown known for its spicy food, one essential item she must take with her to Germany is a large bottle of local chilies.

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