Over 100 New Students from More Than 40 Countries Begin Their Chinese Language Journey in Qingdao

Recently, the opening ceremony of the 2026 Autumn International Chinese Language Program of Continuing Education at China University of Petroleum was held in the multi-purpose hall of the university’s Training Building.

More than 100 new students from over 40 countries and regions gathered in Qingdao to embark on a one-year Chinese language learning journey.

Different languages intermingled among the seats, and different outfits shimmered under the lights, making it feel like a small-scale global cultural gathering.