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The final round of the international Chinese language teaching skills exchange competition, the "Chinese Language Teachers' Championship," for teachers from Central Asian countries took place at the Confucius Institute at Tajik National University . The event will be held from October 24 to 25, 2025.
The competition is organized by the Tajik National University , with the support of the Confucius Institute and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Tajikistan . Faculty and representatives of educational institutions from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are participating in the competition.
The event was attended by the First Vice-Rector of the Tajik National University, Vice-Rector for Education, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor Faridun Rajabzoda , Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Tajikistan Guo Zhijun , directors of the Confucius Institute from the Tajik and Chinese sides, teachers and students of the university.
As Faridun Rajabzoda noted, holding an international competition fosters young people's interest in studying the Chinese language and culture, as well as develops the professional skills of teachers. "The role of learning Chinese in strengthening mutual understanding between peoples and expanding practical cooperation is growing every year. Holding such competitions creates favorable conditions for developing international educational exchange and stimulating cultural dialogue," he emphasized.
According to Rajabzoda, the Tajik National University places particular emphasis on the study of the Chinese language and is actively developing international cooperation in this area.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Tajikistan Guo Zhijun expressed gratitude to the university's leadership, the Confucius Institute, and the competition participants for the excellent organization of the event. "It is a great honor for me to attend the opening ceremony of the final stage of the competition. The Chinese Language Teachers' Championship has become a shining example of China's strengthening cooperation with the countries of Central Asia in the field of education. Over more than 30 years of diplomatic relations, China and the countries of the region have built strong ties of friendship and good-neighborliness. With the support of the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, and the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, cooperation between our countries has reached a new level of development," the Ambassador noted.
According to him, the Chinese language, as one of the international languages, plays an important role in expanding mutual understanding between peoples and strengthening cultural ties.
At the conclusion of the event, participants were presented with certificates and souvenirs. Guests also learned about the educational conditions at the Confucius Institute and enjoyed a cultural program prepared by the students.
