Bridging East and West through Mandarin learning
By ZHAO YIMENG and PAN YIQIAO | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-18 09:06 Visitors attend an exhibition during the World Chinese Language Conference at the China National Convention Center in Beijing on Friday. International Chinese language education has become increasingly vital to bridge the information gap and enhance cultural understanding between young people in the East and the West, experts and learners said during the World Chinese Language Conference in Beijing. Meanwhile, Chinese language education in the United Kingdom has emerged as a key avenue for fostering cultural understanding and bridging the gap between China and Britain, said Katharine Carruthers, director of the Confucius Institute at University College London. "Chinese language is never taught alone; it always comes with culture," said Vicente Andreu, whose Chinese name is An Wenlong, director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Valencia in Spain. "Language learning is not just an academic journey, but also a bridge connecting young people in China and other countries," said Germole, who was awarded the global champion of the 12th Chinese Bridge for foreign secondary school students.
Discover Related
Relishing an invigorating atmosphere
US educator: Foreigners should experience China's convenience themselves
How global education helps Indian students build future-ready careers
Chinese universities boost, broaden AI courses amid tech boom
Int'l exhibition to open more doors for students seeking overseas education
Cultural products boost understanding
Chinese universities boost, broaden AI courses amid tech boom
Intl exhibition to open more doors for students seeking overseas education
Getting world drawn to China
40% worldwide lack education in a language they fully understand: Unesco
Students of Malta Chinese School experience wonders of 'ancient Xi'an'
Theme of 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilization set
Foreign students in Hefei fall in love with Chinese intangible cultural heritage
Foreign students in Hefei fall in love with Chinese intangible cultural heritage
The many transformative lessons I have learned at university
Why Chinese students still want to attend U.S. universities
Foreign students may choose China over US within next 20 years, analyst says
Young Chinese find niche in inbound tourism
China finds solution to civilization coexistence: think tank report
Demand for foreign language picking up post-pandemic at Bangalore City University
Students enjoy Chinese New Year fun at gala in London
China's international education landscape optimistic
China's international education landscape optimistic
China's international education landscape optimistic
China's international education landscape optimistic
China's international education landscape optimistic