Kaino and Monroe are a couple from Georgia who have lived in China for years. Their proudest achievement: Monroe earned China's permanent residence ID (the "green card").
Monroe was originally a DJ who fell in love with China while working and living here, then applied for and received permanent residency — a rare honor among foreigners in China and recognition of the Chinese way of life.
The couple's videos capture their daily life: cooking together, traveling, attending events. They especially love China's night market culture and traditional festivals — from Spring Festival to Mid-Autumn, every festival is celebrated with ceremony.
Kaino says Georgia and China are both ancient nations with hospitable people. Getting the green card is not the destination but a new beginning of putting down roots in China.
Keno and Monroe, a Georgian couple, became famous for obtaining Chinese green cards - representatives of foreign couples settling long-term in China. Their videos record their life in China.
Their story: they came to China years ago, starting as students/workers, and finally obtained Chinese permanent residence (green card). They started a family and careers in China, making it a true home.
Videos: life in China - work, family, travel, interactions with locals. They also share their green card application experience, helping other foreigners understand the process.
Going viral: their "we got Chinese green cards" video drew attention - the green card is China long-term commitment to foreigners; their story gives hope to many expatriates.
Significance: they exemplify foreigners rooted in China - a green card earned through years of effort is proof of two-way trust between them and China.
For readers: their videos are not just about cards but about the effort of making a foreign land home - persistence that resonates with every sojourner on the road.
They also shared their "from zero" experience in China - no Chinese at first, no jobs, now stable careers and children schooling in China. They say "difficulties are real, but so are the opportunities China gives us." Their journey is important reference for foreigners considering long-term China: language can be learned, culture can be adapted - the key is determination to stay and action to integrate.
They also plan to buy property and settle long-term, considering Chinese education for their children. They say "China is already part of our life; no plan to turn back." From green card to property, they turned "staying in China" from an idea into action. Their story mirrors countless expatriates moving from sojourning to rootedness.
Their story continues. "China taught us not just how to live but how to live well." From Georgia to China, they prove with action: choosing to stay is because it is worth it.
