Gen-Zers, born during the late 1990s and early 2000s, have come of age in the smartphone era and are often viewed as more self-assured and precocious compared to earlier generations. With China’s ongoing process of opening up, a growing contingent of foreign Gen-Zers opt to study, work, and reside in China. In this column, Shenzhen Daily reporters delve into the experiences of international Gen-Zers as they navigate a new life in China, striving for personal growth, and engaging in cultural exchanges with the local community.