In 2023, we connected with a client from Côte d’Ivoire through a Facebook ad. What started as a professional partnership quickly grew into something much deeper—a genuine, lasting friendship.
By 2024, our team traveled to Africa for an exhibition. Despite a packed schedule, we made sure to set aside time to visit our friend in his home country. It was our first time meeting in person, and we were warmly welcomed into his home, sharing memorable moments with him and his family. That visit reinforced what we already felt: we were not just business associates, but close friends.
Then, in 2025, we learned he had been injured in a car accident. Without hesitation, we paused our work and flew to Côte d’Ivoire to see him, stand by his side, and offer our support during a difficult time.
Earlier this year, still experiencing aftereffects from the accident, he came to China seeking further medical treatment. As his friends, we embraced our role as hosts—meeting him at the airport, arranging his stay, accompanying him to medical appointments, and ensuring he felt cared for until we saw him off again.
We are truly grateful to have met such a friend through our work. Ours is a bond that goes beyond business—one built on trust, care, and mutual support. We look forward to continuing this journey together, both in partnership and in friendship, supporting each other in business and in life.
Here’s to lasting connections, across miles and beyond deals.