Core Insights - The international Chinese education sector is experiencing significant growth and development, with a focus on legal support, standard upgrades, collaboration expansion, and digital empowerment [1][2][3]. Legal Support - The revised "National Common Language and Writing Law" officially includes international Chinese education, marking a new phase of regulation and support for this global educational initiative [2]. - The term "International Chinese Education" replaces "Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language," reflecting a shift towards mutual cultural exchange [2]. Standard Upgrades - The HSK 3.0 exam has been introduced, expanding the levels from 6 to 9, providing a more detailed assessment of language proficiency for overseas learners [3]. - The new exam will be piloted in 168 countries starting January 31, 2026, with over 800,000 candidates expected in 2025 [3][4]. Collaboration Expansion - The Ministry of Education has signed 19 cooperation agreements with various countries to support the development of localized Chinese education systems [6]. - The establishment of 120 pairs of language partner schools globally enhances international educational exchanges [6]. Digital Empowerment - The Ministry has launched several digital teaching products to address the shortage of teaching resources abroad, including the HSK GO adaptive learning software [8]. - A comprehensive digital service support system for overseas Chinese learners and teachers is being developed, including an AI teaching research platform [8][9].