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Hundreds in Tajikistan's Dushanbe endure extreme heat to enroll in Chinese courses, driven by aspirations to study in China and strengthen bilateral ties.
In Dushanbe, Tajikistan, hundreds of students and parents braved extreme heat to enroll in Chinese language courses at the Confucius Institute in September 2025, reflecting growing interest in learning Chinese.
Many students, including teens like Rasul and Abdullakhim and younger learners like 11-year-old Yusuf, aim to study in Chinese cities such as Hangzhou and Shanghai.
Parents, inspired by the global value of Chinese, often join their children in classes, viewing it as a strategic investment.
Long commutes, sometimes over 50 kilometers, highlight dedication.
The institute, established in 2008, has trained over 42,000 learners, and more than 5,000 Tajik students currently study in China.
Educators note rising enthusiasm, driven by personal ambition and confidence in China’s future, strengthening cultural and educational ties between the two nations.
Cientos de personas en Dushanbe (Tajikistán) soportan el calor extremo para inscribirse en cursos de chino, impulsados por sus aspiraciones de estudiar en China y fortalecer los lazos bilaterales.