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Borneo Post
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Chinese is the language of the future, say Fijian students
Students experience Chinese calligraphy during a celebration to mark the International Chinese Language Day in Suva, Fiji, April 15 (Photo by Gao Xin/Xinhua) SUVA (April 23): 'I love learning Chinese, because it is the language of the future,' said Jope Rokotuibau, a Fijian student who was participating in a vibrant celebration to mark the International Chinese Language Day. The event was held on Tuesday at Yat Sen Secondary School in Suva, treating attendees to a diverse array of performances, including music, dances, poetry reading and Chinese waist drum performance. It also offered an immersive cultural experience that highlighted the richness of the Chinese language and its cultural heritage through calligraphy, tea ceremony, paper cutting, Chinese chess, and pot throwing. Rokotuibau learned to write down a Chinese character with a writing brush. 'Chinese is tough. But it feels so cool to learn it well,' he said. Miyuni Wanninayake, who just finished a paper-cutting work, said her love of the Chinese language was inspired and motivated by her Chinese teacher. Chinese is more than just a language, said Sikivou, principal of Yat Sen Secondary School, 'it is a living thread that weaves through 5,000 years of history, art, philosophy, science and literature. It is the voice of poets like Li Bai and Du Fu, the wisdom of Confucius and Laozi, and the rhythm of billions of conversations every day across continents.' School Board Chairman Warren Yee encouraged students to learn Chinese language, saying that as one of the most spoken languages in the world, 'Chinese is everywhere — tech giants like Huawei and TikTok, AI with Deepseek the breakthrough Chinese chatbot, global trade, solar technology leader and your favourite take-out noodles…' 'It would be a great plus in your resume for future job applications,' he told students. Impressed by enthusiasm of Fijian teachers and students for the Chinese language, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian said in order to enable more Fijian youth to experience Chinese culture, the embassy will invite students from Yat Sen to a summer camp in China this year, which marks the 170th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese in Fiji and the 50th anniversary of China-Fiji diplomatic relations. Rokotuibau and Wanninayake said they were looking forward to the summer camp. – Xinhua Chinese language education students
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Uganda: Ambassador Zhang Lizhong introduced China's Position on the United States (US) "Reciprocal Tariffs" at International Chinese Language Day Event
On April 17, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong elaborated on China's position against the "Reciprocal Tariffs" by the US, at the 2025 International Chinese Language Day celebration hosted by the Confucius Institute at Makerere University. Ambassador Zhang reiterated that the US had adopted unilateralism, protectionism, bullying and hegemony through the forced tariffs upon its trade partners. The wonton practice has deeply violated the justified rights and people's welfare worldwide, destabilized global economical orders, and disturbed free trade, which China firmly opposed. China does not make trouble, but has no fear of trouble. China has adopted consolidated counter measures to protect her own legitimate rights, safeguard international justice and free trade. China stays committed to working with Global South with Uganda included, to practice true multilateralism, oppose unilateral coercive measures and economic bullying, so as to foster an open world economy. Professor Wamala appreciated China's position, while he encouraged Ugandan students to learn Chinese and devote themselves to deepening China-Uganda friendship. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda. Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release. The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.
