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16:17, 13-May-2017
More Chinese studying in Belt and Road countries
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More than 350,000 Chinese students have studied in countries along the Belt and Road since 2012.
According to Chinese Vice Education Minister Tian Xuejun, as of the end of April, China had signed 45 agreements on education cooperation with Belt and Road nations. Diplomas issued by universities from China and 24 such countries are mutually recognized.
Chinese students studying abroad make Chinese dumplings on the eve of the Chinese New Year. /CFP Photo
Chinese students studying abroad make Chinese dumplings on the eve of the Chinese New Year. /CFP Photo
The Chinese government has also increased the number of scholarship for students from Belt and Road countries to study in China.
In addition, 3,454 Chinese students have studied local languages in Belt and Road nations since 2012. As of March this year, 137 Confucius Institutes had been established in 53 countries along the route to promote the study of Chinese culture and civilization.
(Source: Xinhua)