The popularity of Chinese learning is rising in multiple Central Asian countries

Xinhua News Agency reporters found during interviews in several Central Asian countries that scenarios for learning and using Chinese are steadily increasing locally. From urban light rail and restaurants to ridehailing services, Chinese is entering daily life more frequently. In places such as Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, enrollment at Confucius Institutes continues to rise, with students spanning a wide age range, including both students and working professionals. In addition to Confucius Institutes at universities, private Chinese training institutions and the tutoring market are also expanding, and some cities have already seen a considerable number of Chinese language course providers. The report points out that the "Chinese language fever" in Central Asia is related to factors such as economic and trade cooperation, exchanges among civilizations, and related policy facilitation. As China develops in fields such as technology and the digital economy, local demand for bilingual talent is also rising, and learning Chinese is increasingly seen by more young people as a way to expand career opportunities and learn about Chinese culture.