China's influence in Africa grows as more young people learn to speak Mandarin
submitted about 7 years ago by anane
submitted about 7 years ago by anane
- African schoolchildren in Kenya are learning Mandarin, a language spoken by nearly 1 billion people in China, as part of their school curriculum to prepare for future opportunities in business and education.
- The Chinese government's efforts to promote its language and culture in Africa through institutes like the Confucius Institute are seen as a way to increase China's soft power and influence on the continent, although some concerns have been raised about potential interference.
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