A "Confucius Classroom" broadcast will be presented in Turkey
according to a memorandum signed between China and Turkey on
Saturday.
The program is expected to serve all Turks interested in Chinese
culture through broadcast and online radio programs provided by the
Turkish service of China Radio International.
A Turkish official with an organization dedicated to
Sino-Turkish cooperation hoped the program, featuring Chinese
language instruction, would help deepen mutual understanding
between the two peoples.
A Chinese official in charge of Chinese cultural promotion
around the world, Xu Lin, said broadcasting "Confucius Classroom"
will provide locals a wider channel to learn more about China.
In addition to the Confucius Institutes already established in
dozens of countries around the world, the broadcasting classroom
program will benefit even more local people, Xu added.
According to Xu, China will boost the program by providing
teachers, financial support and teaching materials.
(CRI February 25, 2007)
