Libraries all over the world have set up spaces for students to study Chinese. (Photo : www.cbseacademic.in)
Around the world, 50 "Chinese corners" have been set up in 50 libraries across 35 countries, according to the headquarters of China's Confucius Institute on Tuesday.
Twenty out of the 35 "Chinese corners" belong to countries that are part of the "Belt and Road" initiative, according to the China Educational Publication Import & Export Corporation, which helps establish the study of the language.
Several among the "Chinese corners" have been operating for over a year.
According to Dr. Bao Xueming, the person in charge of the study session at Walsh Library of Seton Hall University in New Jersey, U.S., their team made introductory video clips on donated Chinese books and digital materials, invited Chinese majors to serve as corner assistants, and facilitated workshops to attract more university students to study and practice Chinese.
In central Romania, the Sibiu Library has organized lectures and other activities on Chinese culture with assistance from the Confucius Institute, according to the library manager.
"We can borrow books and CDs on Chinese language and culture, take Chinese lessons and practice speaking Chinese in the corner," said Vasile Elena Luilana, a college student in Sibiu County.
In the Philippines, the National Library has also established a "Chinese corner." Additionally, four other branches of the corner has opened in four public libraries spread out across the country.
According to Zhu Hongtao, the general manager of the China Educational Publication Import & Export Corporation, "Chinese corners" have served as a way to display refined Chinese textbooks and publications, as well as a platform for foreign Chinese scholars to learn and communicate.
