Harvesting cooperation

Tackling difficulties

"Mutual respect is paramount. I've made many friends there. Many locals also learn about China via me and other Chinese experts," Luo says.

He taught the locals how to make tofu and jellied bean curd, and how to cook some vegetables, in a traditional way.

It's a bittersweet life experience for him. He had to face homesickness, difficult work and living conditions and other concerns. His back was peeling due to sunburn and foot was scratched by wild plants.