BIUST taps into Chinese language, culture

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In a move to bridge the gap, the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) has partnered with China’s Yanshan University to establish the Confucius Institute.

The move underlines the institution’s steadfast commitment to the promotion of the Chinese language and culture. As Botswana continues to enjoy good relations with China, BIUST is also fast moving into the teaching of the Chinese language. The BIUST’s Confucius Institute is to be officially on October 31, 2023, at the institution campus in Palapye.

“The Confucius Institute plays a pivotal role as a cultural and educational bridge for the dissemination of the Chinese language and culture in countries that maintain bilateral relations with the People’s Republic of China. As an institution dedicated to the teaching of the Chinese language, BIUST has strategically partnered with Yanshan University in China to establish the Confucius Institute,” a statement from BUIST reads.

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