Chinese businesswoman and Chief Executive Officer of ZondaTec Ghana Limited, Yang Yang, has described Ghana as “heaven” compared to the difficult conditions she experienced while growing up in China.

Speaking during a meeting with policymakers in a video shared by graphic.com.gh⁠ on X, the entrepreneur said many Ghanaians often fail to appreciate the peace and opportunities the country offers.

“I was in China, but we made it. In which country? We made it in Ghana,” she said while reflecting on her business journey and life experiences.

Yang Yang noted that she is sometimes surprised by the extent of criticism directed at the government, insisting that Ghana remains a far better place than many people realise.

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“Sometimes when I hear Ghanaians complain that the government is not good, there are too many complaints. Ghana is heaven to me, honestly speaking,” she said.

The CEO also revealed that she came from a poor rural background in China and endured significant hardships in pursuit of education and success.

“I also came from a poor background. When I wanted to attend the best university, I slept in the classroom for many years because the school was far from our hometown, and we lived in a rural area,” she recounted.

Her remarks have since sparked mixed reactions online. While some social media users praised her comments about Ghana’s peaceful environment and economic opportunities, others argued that citizens still have legitimate concerns about governance and the rising cost of living.

“I have employed around 1,000 Ghanaians. These people are not labourers; I call them skilled workers. In China, we don’t worship lawyers. We don’t worship anyone who is doing administrative work. We worship engineers.” - Yang Yang CEO of Zonda Tech Ghana Limited#GraphicOnline pic.twitter.com/4dGDhxsqk5

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