"The Belt and Road" story painting | A Togolese youth's road love colleague | Suxin | Togo
Since the implementation of the "the Belt and Road" initiative
Numerous infrastructure projects promote local urban construction and people's livelihood development
Many builders involved in it
Not only did I realize my self-worth, but I also gained a happy family
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Togolese youth Su Xin is one of them
Suxin is 36 years old this year
After studying Chinese at the Confucius Institute of Lome University in Togo
Suxin applied to join China Road and Bridge Corporation
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In the next decade or so
He has participated in the construction of multiple Sino African cooperation projects
Growing from a translator to a project management talent
Youngster Su Xin from Togo is currently the Assistant Manager of the Dakar Rapid Transit Project in Senegal
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Say hello to Su Xin and colleagues
Suxin is currently serving as the Assistant Manager for the Dakar Rapid Transit Project
Every day, he sits in his white pickup truck
Shuttle through various sections of the construction site
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Whether it's technical issues or communication difficulties
Just a phone call from colleagues
He will rush to the scene to help "put out the fire"
Su Xin is busy at the project site
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Su Xin and colleagues inspect the quality of the project
Communicate work with Su Xin and colleagues
Talk to Su Xin and colleagues
During the participation in the construction of the Jes Tuba Expressway in 2018
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Suxin met Monique, a local girl from Senegal
The two became married and chose to settle down in Jiesi
Monica is a highway toll collector
If we catch Monica on duty
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Suxin will have a few conversations with his wife while passing by the toll booth
The couple has one son and one daughter
New housing was built in Jiesi in 2023
Su Xin drove past his wife Monica's toll booth
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Su Xin's wife, Monica, and colleagues are counting materials before going to work
Su Xin and his family take a group photo at their home in Teis, Senegal
↑ Su Xin's new home filmed in Tess, Senegal
Su Xin and his daughter stand next to the newly purchased gas stove
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Dakar Rapid Transit System Project
It is Senegal's first urban rapid transit route
This road is about 18 kilometers long
Passing through the most densely populated community and core business district of Dakar
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After completion, it will help alleviate traffic pressure in the capital city
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Since starting work, Su Xin has witnessed firsthand
China Africa cooperation under the the Belt and Road Initiative
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The tangible changes brought to the surrounding environment
Suxin said that he learned the ability to establish himself in a Chinese company
A family that has gained happiness
He hopes to participate in more Sino African cooperation project construction in the future
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Create a beautiful living environment for future generations
Editor in Chief of this issue: Wang Nuo, Wu Huiwo
Photography: Li Yahui, Wang Zizheng
Video: Li Cheng
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Editor and Reviewer: Hou Jun, Wang Nuo, Wu Hui, I, Zhou Jiayi
Title poster: Qin Ying and Meng Lijing
Partial materials provided by China Road and Bridge Corporation
Produced by the Photography Department of Xinhua News Agency
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