Published on: 2026-07-21
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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“This internship not only helped me improve my teaching skills, but also deepened my understanding of Chinese culture, as well as allowed me to more vividly feel the changes and development of China,” said Sagira Maksat, a Chinese language teacher at the M. Tynyshpayev Kazakh Academy of Transport and Communications, in an interview with the Chinese news agency Zhongxin.
On July 6, the advanced training program “Seminar on Teaching Chinese Language for Central Asian Countries” was completed at the Beijing College of Chinese Language and Culture. As part of the program, teachers and educators from several Central Asian countries became more familiar with the development of China and Chinese culture through classroom sessions, cultural activities, trips, and discussions.
Maksat noted that lessons in China are rich in content and practical focus, and that there is much valuable experience in educational concepts and pedagogical innovations that can be adopted. “Especially during the exchange of experiences in teaching Chinese, we learned many methods that help increase students’ interest, and this will definitely be useful in our future work.”
In Beijing, Maksat also visited Qianmen Street, the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), and the Juyongguan Pass of the Great Wall of China. “The combination of history and modernity is what impressed me most about Beijing,” she noted. According to her, Beijing preserves a rich cultural heritage while simultaneously showcasing the dynamism of a modern metropolis.
As part of the program, participants also visited Xinjiang. From the irrigation system of karez channels, reflecting ancient wisdom in water resource management, to the ruins of Jiaohe, preserving the memory of the Silk Road civilization, Maksat was deeply moved by the cultural diversity of Xinjiang.
Maksat noted that during her trip to Xinjiang, she was impressed by the important role the Chinese language plays as a bridge for communication. In the spheres of trade, education, and corporate cooperation, the Chinese language is used everywhere. “More and more young people in Kazakhstan are learning Chinese, hoping to gain more opportunities for development.”
Currently, at the university where Maksat works, the Chinese language has become a mandatory subject for students specializing in “transport and logistics.” The university has also established a joint practical base with Chinese logistics companies, implementing Chinese technologies and teaching methods into the local educational programs. “This is not just a transfer of technologies, but also an exchange of educational concepts,” she said.
In her opinion, as cooperation deepens between China and the countries of Central Asia, education and humanitarian exchanges become an important connecting thread in bilateral relations. “Language is not just a tool of communication, it is an important bridge for understanding each other’s culture and values.”
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