On November 14, 2025, Ding Xuexiang, member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Politburo Standing Committee and Vice Premier, attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Chinese Language Conference in Beijing and delivered the keynote address. The event drew roughly 2,000 attendees, including government officials, scholars, university leaders, and representatives from international organizations.
Ding underscored Xi Jinping’s emphasis on advancing international Chinese-language education and called for building “bridges” of communication, trust, and cultural exchange to enhance global understanding.
He stated that China’s ongoing development will continue to drive demand for Chinese-language learning worldwide, and outlined four priorities going forward:
- Advancing innovation through digital tools—such as smart classrooms and shared online resources—to make learning more efficient;
- Integrating Chinese-language education with vocational and professional training to expand practical application;
- Strengthening people-to-people exchange through school partnerships, “Chinese Bridge” competitions, and programs that facilitate study in China;
- Promoting openness and mutual learning among civilizations, supporting sinology and bilateral language exchange.
Source: People’s Daily, November 15, 2025
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