Giving something back.Kim Chomicka, wife of Tadeusz Chomick, Polish ambassador to China, has no plans to leave the country until she reaches one of its main goals, raise one million Chinese yuan for charity. An ethical Korean, born and raised in Canada, she represents Poland as her own. "Ever since I met my husband, I was nervous about how to properly represent Poland given the fact that I'm not Polish. Then you meet other couples on the diplomatic scene and "We're aware of the mix of nationalities among us. As diplomats travel a lot of time, they often meet their relatives from other countries and other origins," explains Chomicka. Today, she speaks Polish fluently, has traveled extensively across the country and lived there for several years. When her husband was posted to China four years ago, she was very excited about her new home, as a pioneer. See it physically to understand the magnitude of these changes. that despite these changes, some of the old Confucian values ​​would be more prevalent here than in Korea and Japan. It surprised me how much the social structure has been broken a lot of people and some of the street manners are very. different, the Chinese are more frank and more direct than in other Asian countries," says Chomicka. What Poland and China share is the love for food and culture and the importance of traditional family values. "Food and family are highly valued in all cultures. Yet I have noticed that Poland and China share similar family structures. Families are there for each other no matter what, both financially and socially.... middle of paper. and China in its opening reforms But our relations have strengthened over the past five years and there is a desire to resume numerous negotiations. China and Poland are like long-lost friends who are catching up. ", says Chomicka, after living in China for four years, she is getting to know the country and is looking forward to staying here longer, especially so she can achieve one of her goals, raising one million Chinese yuan for charity. “I strongly believe that it is our responsibility to help those who are less fortunate and actively work with non-profit programs. Last year, we were the best-selling boots at the charity bazaar organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chaoyang Park. What can I say, the Chinese love amber. Getting that money back and seeing my son graduate from high school is at the top of my list,” says Chomicka..