Editor's note

Overseas Chinese are gaining a much higher profile compared with previous generations and even leading the way in connecting China with the world. The New Chinese series presented by China Daily UK takes a closer look at four representative characters to give you a refreshing perspective on overseas Chinese.

Cecilia Wu

Belly dancer and trendy vlogger, Cecilia Wu also spends much of her time in a business suit. Having come from a small town in South China to London's financial center, she never rests on her achievements and continues to chase her dream as a banker with one of the UK's most prestigious banks.