Beijing, Friday — Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a heartfelt congratulatory letter to the 2024 World Chinese Language Conference, which opened its doors in Beijing today. Marking a significant moment in the promotion of Chinese language and culture worldwide, the conference also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Confucius Institute.
In his letter, President Xi extended his congratulations to the Confucius Institute, acknowledging its two decades of dedication to fostering international Chinese language education. He emphasized that the Chinese language, embodying the profound wisdom of millennia-old Chinese civilization, stands as an invaluable cultural contribution from China to the world.
“As the native-language country, it is China’s responsibility to support and facilitate the international community in conducting Chinese language education,” Xi stated. He highlighted the importance of linguistic exchange in building bridges of understanding, mutual trust, and cultural learning between civilizations.
President Xi expressed his hope that the conference would enhance interconnection and integration among participants. He urged attendees to build consensus and strive towards creating a community with a shared future for mankind, leveraging the power of language as a unifying tool.
The conference, themed “Interconnection, Integration, Inheritance, Innovation,” is hosted by the Chinese Ministry of Education and runs from Friday to Sunday. It has drawn over 2,000 participants from more than 160 countries and regions, including government officials, educators, experts, scholars, students, and diplomatic envoys.
This gathering serves as a platform for dialogue and collaboration in the field of Chinese language education. Participants will engage in discussions aimed at fostering innovation in teaching methodologies, enhancing cultural exchanges, and promoting the integration of Chinese language studies within global educational contexts.
The significant international turnout underscores the growing global interest in Chinese language and culture. As China continues to play a pivotal role on the world stage, proficiency in Chinese is increasingly seen as a valuable asset for professionals, academics, and cultural enthusiasts alike.
The 2024 World Chinese Language Conference is expected to yield fruitful outcomes that will further the development of Chinese language education worldwide, strengthening ties between China and the international community through shared linguistic and cultural understanding.
