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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Disappearing Code Words from the Chinese Restaurant Chain

The unique coded language once used in Osaka's Chinese restaurant chain, Osho, is fading away as a new workforce predominated by foreign employees integrates.

Mar 23 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Unesp opens registrations in April for mid-year entrance exam; check the complete calendar

Unesp has announced the calendar for its mid-year entrance examinations, with registration for the Vestibular starting on April 13 and concluding on May 5.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Shocking AI Test Results. Polish Models Far Behind Google and China

A recent test assessing Polish language models reveals they fall short compared to Google and Chinese AI models.

Mar 17 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Wine, asado, and landscapes fan: who is 'Chino Axel', teaching his language to Argentine teachers

Yu Zhou, a young Mandarin teacher, is introducing Chinese language education to schools in Mendoza, Argentina, drawing interest amid the region's ties to the Chinese market.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New language law aims to make China's minorities adapt

China has enacted a new law that mandates the use of Chinese as the primary language in schools, particularly aimed at ethnic minority areas, raising concerns regarding cultural erosion.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A Chinese student studying in Vilnius found the key to the hearts of Lithuanians: 'Lithuanians are happy if you speak their language'

A Chinese student in Vilnius believes that learning the Lithuanian language opens doors to connecting with Lithuanians.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Invented Dialect

An Argentine employee speaks a new dialect to his Chinese boss, illustrating a unique form of communication and hospitality that respects both cultures.

Mar 7 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Why is the United States Concerned About the New Chinese Defense Budget?

The article discusses the implications of China's new defense budget and the concerns it raises in the United States, framing military expenditures as a significant political language.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Opportunity for Finns: Supo is looking for Russian and Chinese speakers without prior experience in espionage

The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) is actively seeking Finnish citizens with language skills in Russian or Chinese to take on roles in human intelligence gathering.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Ordinary Finns Soon to Send USB Sticks to Supo โ€“ Donโ€™t Tell Anyone, If You Find Out

The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) is seeking language-skilled Finnish individuals for roles as personal intelligence agents, particularly those proficient in Russian or Chinese.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Language as a weapon? PLA academics push for training overhaul, cite Ukraine war

Chinese military academics advocate for a significant shift in defence language training, stressing the importance of linguistic skills in modern warfare, especially in light of insights from the Ukraine war.

Mar 3 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

The Principle of Distillation: The Invisible Robbery from China's AI Labs

Anthropic has accused three Chinese AI labs of industrial-scale theft of its language model Claude, involving 24,000 fake accounts and over 16 million requests used as training material.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

The Principle of Distillation: The Invisible Robbery from China's AI Labs

Anthropic accuses three Chinese AI labs of industrial-scale theft of its language model Claude, involving the creation of 24,000 fake accounts and over 16 million requests taken as training material.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

"Traitor!" Thousands of Fake Accounts Attack Japanese Prime Minister and Their Japanese is Suspiciously Chinese

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaiฤi faces a malicious online campaign led by thousands of fake accounts accusing her of betrayal and military expansionism, with allegations regarding the language used in the attacks suggesting Chinese origins.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why Chinese universities are ditching language degrees for strategic regional expertise

Chinese universities are increasingly focusing on regional studies rather than traditional language degrees, reflecting a shift towards understanding foreign regions through a uniquely Chinese perspective.

Feb 23 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Russian-speaking private school is being established in Turku - later, Chinese and Arabic may also be offered as languages of instruction

A new Russian-language private school is planned in Turku, Finland, with aims to expand language offerings in the future to include Chinese and Arabic.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Europeans are creating new AI. How will it be better than American and Chinese?

The European Union is undertaking a project to develop a large language model, led by Czech linguist Jan Hajiฤ.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

DeepThink's Next-Generation LLM 'V4' Launch Imminent... Will It Surpass OpenAI and Google's Performance?

Chinese AI startup DeepThink is set to launch its next-generation large language model (LLM) 'V4', attracting industry speculation on whether its cost-effective design will exceed the performance of U.S. tech giants.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese military urged to overhaul English teaching to improve language skills

Senior lecturers in China's military advocate for a revamp of English language instruction to enhance communication skills among troops.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Unesp creates undergraduate degree in Chinese language and culture with two years of studies in China

Unesp will offer a bachelor's degree in Chinese language and culture, allowing students to study two years in China and earn a dual diploma.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp approves unprecedented course in Chinese language and culture with exchange and dual diploma in Assis

Unesp has approved a unique degree in Chinese language and culture that includes an exchange program and dual diploma, set to start in August 2026.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A disruptive strategy: the language Mendoza decided to teach in some public schools

Mendoza, Argentina, is set to implement an optional program teaching Mandarin Chinese in public schools, aimed at enhancing future educational and job opportunities for students.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The enemy understands the language of strength', how a major war was averted with China in Galwan ... Brigade commander explained

A former Indian Army sector commander emphasized that strong preparations by the Indian Army in 2020 helped avoid a major conflict during the violent clash in Galwan Valley with Chinese troops.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Life & Tech

Ai, the chimpanzee who recognized over 100 Chinese characters and the English alphabet, dies at 49

Ai, a chimpanzee known for recognizing over 100 Chinese characters and the English alphabet, has passed away at the age of 49, according to Japanese researchers.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Sheikh Hamad Translation Award Opens Nominations for its 12th Cycle

The Sheikh Hamad International Translation and Understanding Award has announced the opening of nominations for its 12th cycle, running from January 1 to March 31, 2026, in an effort to enhance the quality of submissions.

Jan 7 โ€ข 05:49 UTC

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