BEIJING - With more and more domestic companies undertaking overseas projects, there has also been an increase in the number of Chinese workers employed in these projects.

The overseas projects have not only showcased the nation's growing prowess on the global center stage, but also boosted the dreams and aspirations of the Chinese employees.

Construction worker Li Maoxue also has big dreams like many other overseas employees. Hailing from a small village in Henan province, Li is currently working on a housing project in Algeria.

Though he has been at his job for only seven months, Liu is confident that by the end of his two-year contract, he will be able to construct a much bigger house in his hometown than the one he has now.