Earlier this month at the 2025 World Chinese Language Conference, held in Beijing, sinologists, scholars, educators and students from all over the globe came together to share their passion for Chinese. 📚✨
One highlight? A series of vibrant stories from young learners who see Chinese as more than just a language. For some, it's a bridge to heritage and identity. For others, it opens doors to new career paths in tech, business and the arts. A student from Mexico joked, "Learning Chinese feels like unlocking a secret level in my life's game," adding a playful nod to today's gamer culture. 🎮🀄
CGTN's own Merna Al Nasser guided viewers through these personal journeys, weaving in her own touching, unexpected reunion with a childhood friend at the conference—proof that language can reconnect us in the most surprising ways. 🤗
But it's not all stories and meet-ups. This year also saw the launch of Chinese With Ease, a fresh learning tool developed by CGTN and Beijing Language and Culture University Press. With interactive games, bite-sized lessons and real-time feedback, it promises a fun, engaging start for anyone ready to dive into Chinese. Try it and join the adventure! 🚀
Whether you're a student, a young professional or a culture explorer, the conference showed that Chinese isn't just words—it's a global connector that brings us closer. 🌏❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com