During the past decade, tens of thousands of African businesspeople have travelled to the global trading hub of Guangzhou to buy Chinese goods and ship them back home. Now, an increasing number are choosing to stay. They have become part of the social fabric in Guangzhou, starting businesses, marrying locals and putting down roots. But life isn't easy in the big city. Cultural differences, language, and societal expectations all add to the challenge. So, how many Africans actually live in Guangzhou? And how is the city coping with their growing numbers? Our reporter Wu Lei visited the African community in Guangzhou to get some answers. The following is the first of his three special reports

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