Peking University, December 22, 2021: On the morning of December 12, the launching ceremony of International
Chinese Language Education Week (ICLEW) 2021 entitled “Closer
Partnership, Better Future” took place in Wutong Assembly Hall in
Beijing Language and Culture University. ICLEW was launched by Center
for Language Education and Cooperation to promote high-quality
international Chinese language education and better serve Chinese
language learners around the world. The ICLEW 2021 will last from
December 11 to 20, with around 40 great activities both online and
offline promoting a high-quality, sustainable Chinese language
education.
Hao Ping delivering the speech
Hao Ping, president of Peking University, attended the ceremony and
delivered a speech. Hao Ping congratulated on the launch of the
International Chinese Language Education Week 2021. He pointed out that
Peking University, as one of the first universities to carry out
international Chinese language education and the training of
international students, has always attached great importance to the
cause of international Chinese language education. In recent years,
Peking University has been actively promoting the construction of
Confucius Institutes and MOOCs for Chinese language teaching,
encouraging international students to feel and understand China
personally. Peking University has made positive progress in talent
cultivation, discipline construction, textbook compilation, and
international communication and cooperation. Hao Ping also stressed that
Peking University will continue to promote the development of
international Chinese language education, actively cultivate
international talents who know China, love China, and would benefit the
world. Through this work, Hao Ping believes PKU will contribute to
cross-civilization communication and a community of a shared future for
humankind.
Tian Xuejun, chairman of National Language Commissio n, also delivered a
speech, emphasizing the importance of international Chinese language
education as both a public good provided by China and a platform of
cultural exchanges. He expressed his hope that the ICLEW could be an
opportunity for more cooperation and high-quality multi-cultural
exchanges.
Granting Certificates
Tian Xuejun also granted certificates to a number of institutions in the
field of international Chinese language education. Wang Bo, vice
president of Peking University, accepted the certificate for PKU
International Academy of Chinese Studies (IACS) on behalf of the
university. IACS is a high-level academic institution dedicated to
promoting academic and cultural exchanges between China and foreign
countries, helping foreign Sinologists continuously study Chinese
culture, and building a solid academic foundation for international
Chinese education.
Others attending the ceremony include envoys from multiple countries to
China, personnel from the Ministry of Education and institutions for
Sino-foreign exchange and cooperation, faculties and students from 20
Chinese universities, representatives of Chinese state-owned
enterprises, and online audiences from more than 100 countries. Foreign
dignitaries have sent congratulatory videos. Mohammad Ramin, a
scholarship recipient of the Confucius Institute scholarship at Peking
University and an Afghan master's degree graduate majoring in Chinese
international education, also shared his experience of studying in PKU
through video.
Written by: Wu Qianni
Edited by: Ma Yaoli
Source: PKU News (Chinese)
