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.
Beijing Makes Mandarin Mandatory and Sparks Debate on Minority Rights
China has officially codified its longstanding aspiration to ethnic unity by mandating Mandarin as the primary language of education and government through a new law.
China has approved the 'Ethnic Unity' Law; critics worry about new violations of minority rights
China has passed a law aimed at promoting ethnic unity, significantly shifting to the Mandarin language, which has raised concerns among critics regarding minority rights violations.
China adopts law criticized by human rights groups for 'ethnic unity'
China has enacted a law to promote the use of Mandarin as a common national language, which has been criticized for its implications on ethnic minorities and human rights.
China plans to approve 'ethnic unity' law condemned by human rights organizations
China is set to approve a controversial 'ethnic unity' law that promotes the Mandarin language and aims to enforce policies of assimilation into the Han majority.
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.