Published on: 2026-09-14
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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According to the Chinese version of the BBC website on August 31, the Chinese language is becoming a popular foreign language among the young generation of Tajikistan.
Just a few years ago, the most important foreign language for young people in Tajikistan was English. However, as China’s economic influence in Central Asia expands, the Chinese language is gradually becoming a more attractive choice. According to official data, thousands of Tajik students study at Chinese universities, and several hundred more learn Chinese within the country.
Many young people believe that knowing Chinese means better career prospects and life guarantees. 36-year-old translator I. Dustalizoda shared his story. 14 years ago, he worked in a laboratory that collaborated with a Chinese company, and he began learning Chinese. He said that work demands prompted him to learn this language, and after mastering it, his living conditions improved significantly. He also visited several Chinese cities, which broadened his horizons.
Today, the opportunities and resources for learning the Chinese language in Tajikistan have significantly increased. Educational materials on social networks have also made learning more accessible. Chinese has become one of the most popular foreign languages among local youth.
In the capital city of Dushanbe, A. Yusufbekova has been studying Chinese for a year. She says that she really likes Chinese and plans to continue her studies in China. In her organization, people of all ages study Chinese. Like many of her peers, she is confident that fluency in Chinese will open up more employment opportunities and provide better career prospects.
China is a neighbor of Tajikistan and one of its most important trade-economic and strategic partners. According to open data, from 2007 until the beginning of the second quarter of 2025, the total volume of Chinese investments in the Tajik economy reached 5.1 billion US dollars. As of July 2025, more than 700 enterprises with Chinese capital were registered in Tajikistan. These economic factors encourage more and more young people in Tajikistan to study the Chinese language.
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