“中文——文明交流的桥梁”国际中文日活动在利雅得举行

Group 1 - The "International Chinese Day" event held in Riyadh emphasized the importance of Chinese language as a bridge for cultural exchange, attracting over 50 attendees including representatives from the Saudi Ministry of Education and Chinese language educators [1] - The Chairman of the Saudi Research and Knowledge Exchange Center highlighted the significance of learning Chinese for understanding Chinese literature, arts, science, and culture, and expressed hopes for Saudi students to leverage Chinese experiences for national development [1] - The Chairman of the Wisdom Palace Language Company reported that over 1,000 students have systematically learned Chinese since the establishment of Chinese language institutes in Riyadh and Jeddah, with an HSK exam pass rate exceeding 80% [1] Group 2 - The Saudi Ministry of Education plans to introduce 175 Chinese teachers across more than 100 primary and secondary schools in 2024, with an increase to 235 teachers by 2025, marking a new phase in Saudi-China educational cooperation [2] - A former cultural attaché at the Saudi Embassy in China noted that over 1,000 Saudi students have studied in China, becoming key players in Saudi-China cooperation across various sectors [2] - Chinese language learners shared their experiences, stating that learning Chinese has broadened their horizons and created more job and exchange opportunities, fostering a deeper appreciation for Chinese culture [2]