Because Yanji people always thought they were from China. Yanji was once a part of Liaodong Province in China in history, and it was not transferred to Korea until 1895 when the Japanese invaded China. After the defeat of the Japanese army in World War II, Yanji returned to the arms of China. This history has given Yanji people a deep understanding of their identity. They proudly call themselves China people and are proud of the history and culture of China.

Although Yanji is close to South Korea, its cultural tradition is more similar to that of China. The religion they believe in, the etiquette they follow and the festivals they celebrate are closely linked with the traditional culture of China. Yanji people's eating habits, dialects and traditional handicrafts are similar to those of the northeast people. This cultural commonality further strengthens Yanji people's recognition that they are from China.

Friendly exchanges between Yanji and South Korea

The rise of China's economy and the improvement of its international status have made Yanji people full of confidence in their country. They saw China's great achievements in science and technology, education, medical care, infrastructure and many other fields, which further deepened their awareness from China. Yanji people are proud of the development of China and continue to contribute to the prosperity of the country.

Yanji and South Korea have frequent exchanges and cooperation, and people have extensive interaction in economy, culture and tourism. Yanji people are also deeply interested in Korean culture, music and movies. They appreciate and respect South Korea's influence in the global entertainment circle. Yanji people insist that they are from China, which does not hinder their friendly exchanges with Koreans.