Foreigners Tell Stories: Issue 97

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老外讲故事•海外员工看中国
Foreigners Tell Stories•Overseas Employees' View of China

中共上海市委宣传部
中共上海市委对外宣传办公室
上海市国有资产监督管理委员会
上海市经济和信息化委员会
新民晚报社
联合出品
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Shanghai Municipal Committee Publicity Department;
External Publicity Office of the Shanghai Municipal Committee;
Shanghai State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission;
Shanghai Economic and Information Committee;
Xinmin Evening News Agency

我是Hamudi Matough。我目前在米哈游新加坡办事处工作。2020年8月，我加入米哈游，担任全球业务开发主管，负责全球业务部门的各种垂直业务，包括跨米哈游所有IP的数字平台合作、IP授权以及品牌合作等。我还有一个中文名字叫龙翼，因为当时我从中国朋友那里了解到，龙是成功和财富的象征。这也正是我来到中国一直在寻求的东西。
I'm Hamudi Matough. Well, I'm currently in miHoYo Singapore office. I joined miHoYo in August 2020 as a Global Business Development Lead, where I handle various verticals in the global business unit, including digital platform collaborations, IP licensing, and brand partnerships across all of miHoYo's IPS. I also have a Chinese name which is Long Yi (meaning dragon wings). It's because I learned from my Chinese friends at the time that the dragon is a symbol of success and fortune, which is something I was looking for when I came to China.

我热爱游戏行业，长久以来的梦想就是做游戏相关的工作。我加入米哈游是因为它在全球享有盛誉，公司开发的优秀产品和内容在原创性和独特性上都是一流的，这也受到专业人士和消费者们的一致好评。
I love the gaming industry. Growing up, it was a dream of mine to work with games. I joined miHoYo in the first place because the company has a great reputation globally for creating outstanding products, and content that is both original and unique; and this positive sentiment is held by professionals and consumers alike.

目前，我们最新推出的两款游戏《原神》和《崩坏3》享誉全球，经常登顶最佳游戏排行榜，并赢得了众多行业奖项。我现在经常玩《原神》，仅仅因为我确实很喜欢它。玩的时候，我很自豪，因为我对它的成功也有贡献。
Currently our latest two games, *Genshin Impact* and *Honkai Impact 3rd*, are well known worldwide and often top the charts for best performing games, as well as winning numeous industry awards. And now I'm playing *Genshin Impact* regularly just because I like it; and when I do play it, I feel proud that I get to contribute to its success.

以我在本地专业圈子里了解的情况，无论外籍人士还是新加坡人，大家都对中国公司抱有积极的看法。中国公司敢于尝试新事物，勇于突破现状。当他们真的去尝试创新时，会全力以赴。我认为这正是他们能成功的最主要原因。在听说了一个又一个中国公司主导全球市场的成功故事之后，专业人士必须密切关注并了解他们是如何做到的，哪怕以前没有和中国公司合作过。
From what I see in my professional circles locally, both from expats and Singaporeans, is a positive perception of Chinese companies. Chinese companies are not afraid to try new things and breaking their status quo; and when they do try something new, they go all in, which I believe is the main factor in their success. And after hearing one success story after another of Chinese companies dominating the global market, professionals have to closely follow and understand how are they doing that, and even if they didn't work with a Chinese company before.

中国公司在新加坡等海外市场的扩张对当地已经产生明显的影响，尤其是这种扩张为当地提供了许多薪酬水平具有竞争力的工作岗位，并带来了公司在中国的成长中获得的见解和知识。在可预见的未来，我的职业规划是继续与米哈游一起成长，并不断从中学习。公司正在快速发展，我很高兴看到它在未来取得更棒的成就。
The expansion of Chinese companies to the local market, like in Singapore, has created visible effect, especially by providing a lot of new jobs at competitive salaries, as well as bringing insights and knowledge from their growth in China. My professional plan for the foreseeable future is to keep growing with miHoYo and keep learning from it. The company is undergoing rapid growth, and I'm excited to see the great things that it will achieve in the future.

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来自利比亚的Hamudi Matough，有一个中文名字叫龙翼，因为在他眼里，龙是中国传统文化的重要象征，寓意成功和财富。2020年8月，龙翼加入米哈游，担任全球业务开发主管。“作为一家中国公司的一员，我既感激又兴奋，尤其是像米哈游这样的公司，它在全球享有盛誉，我的家人对此既高兴又自豪。”
Hamudi Matough from Libya has the Chinese name Longyi, because in his eyes, the dragon is an important symbol of Chinese traditional culture, symbolizing success and wealth. In August 2020, Longyi joined miHoYo as the Global Business Development Lead. "As a member of a Chinese company, I am grateful and excited, especially for a company like miHoYo, which enjoys a great reputation worldwide. My family is both happy and proud of this."

### Feeling Proud While Playing *Genshin Impact*

目前，龙翼在米哈游的新加坡办事处工作。“我之所以加入米哈游，是因为该公司创造了卓越的产品和内容，受到业内外的认可。”在他看来，米哈游具有自己的原创性和独特性，受到专业人士和消费者们的一致好评。米哈游推出的两款游戏《原神》和《崩坏3》享誉全球，经常登顶游戏排行榜，并赢得了众多行业奖项。
Currently, Longyi works at miHoYo's Singapore office. "The reason I joined miHoYo is because the company has created outstanding products and content that are recognized both inside and outside the industry." In his view, miHoYo has its own originality and uniqueness, receiving unanimous praise from professionals and consumers alike. The two games released by miHoYo, *Genshin Impact* and *Honkai Impact 3rd*, have gained worldwide acclaim, frequently topping game charts and winning numerous industry awards.

“我现在经常玩《原神》，我确实很喜欢它。玩的时候，我很自豪，因为我对此也有所贡献。我相信我给米哈游带来的主要价值是我对国际市场的深入了解，尤其是在识别公司的商业机会方面。”
"I often play *Genshin Impact* now, and I really enjoy it. When I play, I feel proud because I have also contributed to it. I believe the primary value I bring to miHoYo is my deep understanding of the international market, especially in identifying business opportunities for the company."

龙翼至今还记得加入米哈游后最振奋人心的一个时刻。“游戏《原神》发布后，办公室里的同事们聚在一起欢呼，兴奋地尖叫。我很快就明白，我们对产品和整个行业都怀着同样大的热情，我们都被它所驱动，这是因为我们向用户提供的产品和内容是无与伦比的。”
Longyi still remembers one of the most exhilarating moments after joining miHoYo. "When the game *Genshin Impact* was released, colleagues in the office gathered together, cheering and screaming with excitement. I quickly realized that we all share the same passion for the product and the entire industry. We are driven by it because the products and content we offer to users are unparalleled."

### Fearless Innovation by Chinese Companies

“我在本地专业圈子里了解到，大家都对中国公司抱有积极的看法。中国公司敢于尝试新事物，勇于突破现状，一旦确定目标就会全力以赴，我认为这正是他们能成功的最主要原因。”龙翼认为，听说了一个又一个中国公司在全球市场成功的故事之后，专业人士必须密切关注并了解他们是如何做到的，哪怕以前没有和中国公司合作过。
"I have learned from the local professional circle that there is a positive perception of Chinese companies. Chinese companies dare to try new things and are fearless in breaking through the status quo. Once they set their goals, they go all out to achieve them. I believe this is the main reason for their success," said Longyi. After hearing one success story after another about Chinese companies in the global market, professionals must closely follow and understand how they have accomplished this, even if they have not collaborated with Chinese companies before.

龙翼介绍，中国公司在新加坡等海外市场的扩张，已经对当地产生了明显的影响，尤其是这种扩张为当地提供了许多薪酬水平具有竞争力的工作岗位，员工通过在中国公司的成长获得了更多的见识。
Longyi introduced that the expansion of Chinese companies in overseas markets like Singapore has had a significant impact, especially in providing many competitive job positions with attractive salaries. Employees have gained more insights and growth opportunities through working with Chinese companies.

“在可预见的未来，我的职业规划是继续与米哈游一起成长，并不断从中学习。公司正在快速发展，我很高兴看到它在未来取得更棒的成就。”
"In the foreseeable future, my career plan is to continue growing with miHoYo and constantly learn from it. The company is rapidly developing, and I am excited to see its greater achievements in the future."

### Experience the Magic of Electronic Payments in China

龙翼在中国住了15年。早在加入米哈游之前，他就在北京科技大学获得了电子信息工程学士学位，并于2012年毕业。另外，他访问过中国许多城市，如北京、天津、上海、深圳、厦门、桂林、阳朔、丽江等。
Longyi lived in China for 15 years. Even before joining miHoYo, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Information Engineering from Beijing University of Technology and graduated in 2012. Additionally, he has visited many cities in China, such as Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Guilin, Yangshuo, and Lijiang.

龙翼认为，中国的发展速度比很多国家都快。“在中国的近两年时间里，我意识到，我一次都没碰过我的钱包，这里的支付系统是全数字的，不用现金或银行卡。即便在桂林阳朔的山顶上，从一位老太太那里买水，我也可以用手机在几秒钟内完成交易。对我的中国朋友来说，这可能听起来很普通，但在大多数国家，这就像是一个科幻故事。”
Longyi believes that China's development speed is faster than many other countries. "During my nearly two years in China, I realized that I haven't touched my wallet once. The payment systems here are completely digital, without the need for cash or bank cards. Even on the mountaintop in Yangshuo, Guilin, I could use my mobile phone to complete a transaction within seconds when buying water from an elderly lady. For my Chinese friends, this may seem ordinary, but in most countries, it sounds like a science fiction story."

龙翼还喜欢跟朋友和家人分享另一个故事。他参观福建省历史悠久的土楼建筑时，注意到这些建筑的所有房间和公寓都以系统方式编号，且都已经接入了高速互联网，然而即使是在海外大多数国家首都的社区里，也未必能做到全部接入高速互联网，这证明了中国基础设施的发展是多么强劲。
Longyi also enjoys sharing another story with his friends and family. When he visited the historic tulou buildings in Fujian Province, he noticed that all the rooms and apartments in these buildings were systematically numbered and connected to high-speed internet. However, even in many capital communities overseas, not all of them have access to high-speed internet. This demonstrates the robust development of China's infrastructure.

龙翼很喜欢中国的饮食，比如北京烤鸭和兰州拉面。“其中最好吃的是煎饼，我在大学时几乎每天都吃它。当我弟弟来中国看我时，我给他吃的第一种食物也是煎饼，他爱上了它，一直要求我帮他找到合适的配料，这样他就可以回家自己烹饪了。”
Longyi really loves Chinese cuisine, such as Peking roast duck and Lanzhou noodles. "The best of all is the pancake. I ate it almost every day during my university years. When my younger brother came to visit me in China, the first food I introduced him to was the pancake. He fell in love with it and kept asking me to find the right ingredients so he could cook it himself when he goes back home."