Epack CEO Marwan Leads Foreign Volunteers at Yiwu Railway Station During Spring Festival Travel Rush
[January 10, 2020] As the annual Spring Festival travel rush officially began, Yiwu Railway Station welcomed a special group of volunteers: a team of expatriates. Marwan, founder and CEO of Epack, served as the team leader. His volunteer work was featured in China Youth Daily, highlighting the heartwarming spirit of international young people who have made Yiwu their home.
Epack Founder Marwan Volunteers to Help Travelers and Give Back to Yiwu
Marwan, originally from Yemen, arrived in Yiwu, Zhejiang, in 2014. In Yiwu, he not only established his own foreign trade company but also became fluent in Chinese. Explaining why he signed up to volunteer during the travel rush, Marwan said, “With both my employees and clients on holiday, I had some free time, so I decided to volunteer at the Yiwu Railway Station. I understand the Chinese people’s desire to return home for the holidays, and I wanted to help the people who have shown me such warmth.”
Epack CEO Marwan Praised as “More Enthusiastic Than Locals” at Yiwu Station
The volunteers were responsible for guiding and assisting passengers. Marwan and his teammates worked together, helping passengers with directions, luggage, and inquiries, and stayed happily busy throughout their shift. Although it was his first day, Marwan’s fluent Chinese and familiarity with the station helped him settle into the role quickly. Passengers soon described him as “the foreigner who is even more enthusiastic than the locals.”
Epack’s Marwan Balances Business with Community Service and Charitable Work in Yiwu
As CEO of Epack, Marwan sees serving the community and promoting cross-cultural exchange as his personal mission. Beyond running his business—which provides global clients with one-stop services for product sourcing and custom packaging—he embraces his identity as a “New Yiwu Resident” by actively giving back to the city that has welcomed him. From volunteering with the fire department and guiding travelers during the Spring Festival rush to donating blood and visiting the elderly, Marwan has devoted years to various charitable activities, earning honors such as Yiwu’s “Most Beautiful Firefighter.”
Epack CEO Marwan’s China Youth Daily Feature Highlights Global Service Values
His feature in China Youth Daily is not only a recognition of his personal spirit of volunteerism but also a testament to the warmth and inclusiveness of Yiwu as an international city. As Marwan put it, “I understand the Chinese people’s desire to return home for the holidays, and I wanted to help the people who have shown me such warmth.” This goodwill, which transcends national borders, embodies the core values upheld by Epack: connecting the world and serving society.
FAQ
What did Epack CEO Marwan do during the Spring Festival travel rush in Yiwu?
Epack CEO Marwan served as the team leader for a group of expatriate volunteers at Yiwu Railway Station. He helped passengers with directions, luggage handling, and inquiries, working happily throughout his shift despite it being his first day.
Why did Epack founder Marwan choose to volunteer at Yiwu Railway Station?
Marwan explained that with both his employees and clients on holiday, he had free time. He understood the Chinese people’s desire to return home for the holidays and wanted to help the people who had shown him such warmth since he arrived in Yiwu in 2014.
How was Epack CEO Marwan recognized for his volunteer work?
His volunteer effort was featured in China Youth Daily. He also earned a reputation among passengers as “the foreigner who is even more enthusiastic than the locals,” thanks to his fluent Chinese and familiarity with the station.