Published on: 2026-07-27
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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When Ziyo faced the choice of higher education, he did not choose the traditionally popular destinations for study — Moscow, Istanbul, or Berlin. Instead, the young man from Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, turned his gaze to Guangzhou in China. Today he is twenty years old, and in this dynamic city he is studying mechanical engineering. In an interview with the German newspaper Berliner Zeitung, he noted that Chinese universities are very modern, equipped with advanced technology, and the employment opportunities here are much broader than at home.
“The most important thing is that in China there is a sense of uplift and economic growth, and this leaves an indelible impression on Tajik youth.” As reported by Berliner Zeitung in an article dated July 7, today more and more young people are choosing China as the starting point for their careers. China is actively expanding cooperation programs between universities, opening new learning opportunities for students from Central Asia and providing them with a broad platform for development.
The Chinese education system is one of the largest in the world. According to the “100 Leading Global Education Centers (2025)” ranking published by the University of International Business and Economics, China is the country with the densest network of educational institutions and the highest overall ranking among Asian countries. A total of 16 Chinese cities made it into the ranking, demonstrating an outstanding contribution to education and development potential, and were selected based on criteria such as education expenditure volume, the number of patents issued, and scientific publications released.
Foreign media note that Western countries typically finance development programs or time-limited projects, whereas China pays more attention to creating long-term and stable ties. Take Tajikistan as an example: on the one hand, infrastructure investments from China leave a noticeable mark on the country’s development; on the other hand, China’s soft power, including the educational system, attracts a large number of Tajik youth. Young people go to China to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the advanced education system, broaden their horizons, and improve their qualifications. Students become qualified specialists, specialists grow into managers, who in turn become connecting links between their home countries and Chinese enterprises, which contributes to strengthening emotional ties and mutual trust between the two countries.
After several years of living in China, students not only learn to speak Chinese fluently and acquire professional skills. They gain a thorough understanding of the peculiarities of Chinese companies’ operations, experience China’s administrative and business culture firsthand, and these skills are highly valued in Central Asia.
30-year-old Amin from Tajikistan used to study in Guangzhou, and now works as the CEO of a textile company that has established production and trade both in China and Tajikistan. Amin is well acquainted with the Chinese supply system and fully understands the needs of Tajik business partners. He particularly values the pragmatic approach and determination of Chinese entrepreneurs. Thanks to his experience of studying and working abroad, he has become a bridge connecting the two countries for his company.
According to reports from Tajik media, such as the magazine «Dilkusho» and the news agency Avesta (asal.media), China and Tajikistan, as countries located along the Silk Road, share deep historical roots, and friendship is passed down from generation to generation. The countries maintain close contacts at a high level and successfully cooperate in the fields of education and culture.
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