My China Story | "We had four meals a day in Guangzhou!"

When Marina Manuel from Mozambique arrived in China, her daily schedule came with a welcome surprise: four proper meals a day, capped off with midnight "yexiao" (late-night meal). Years later, her journey has taken her from Guangzhou's bustling food scene to Beijing's historic alleyways, mastering everything from delivery apps to local street slang – and she isn't leaving anytime soon as she heads straight into her master's degree.

In this My China Story special, Marina opens up about the real, day-to-day rhythm of being an international student in China.

(00:54) What is "yexiao" in China?

(08:30) Listen to our conversation with Marina!