The opening ceremony of the Chinese Language and Culture Center, aimed at bringing cooperation in the field of education with the People’s Republic of China to a new level, was held at Jizzakh State Pedagogical University.

The ceremony was opened by the Deputy Governor of Jizzakh region, Zafar Azimov, who emphasized that economic and investment ties with China are developing consistently in the region. It was noted that factories and companies with Chinese capital are currently operating in Jizzakh region, which is increasing the demand for specialists who know Chinese.

The event was attended by members of the Chinese delegation led by Wang Yuxi, Deputy Secretary of the Party Organization and General Director of Beijing Financial Street Education Investment Co., Ltd., from the Chinese side.

The center was established in cooperation with Peking University of Language and Culture and Beijing Financial Street Education Investment Co., Ltd. It is noteworthy that starting from the current academic year, a Chinese language program has been opened at the university, with 50 students admitted. They are being taught by 4 Chinese specialists who speak Chinese as their native language. Within the framework of the event, a Chinese language lesson was demonstrated with the participation of specialists, and the activities of the center were reviewed.

Within the framework of the ceremony, familiarization with the center’s activities, the unveiling of the “Qianfan — Going Global Initiative” plaque, and cultural and artistic performances by Chinese language teachers were also organized.

At the end of the event, an open dialogue was held with the participation of the Chinese delegation and the university administration, during which issues of attracting more qualified teachers from China in the future, establishing joint educational programs, and sending students to China for study and professional development were discussed.