We Talk: South African students explain benefits of learning Chinese

In recent years, enthusiasm for learning and using Chinese has grown, reflecting a deepening connection between China and the world and opening up new opportunities for shared growth. The 2026 World Chinese Language Conference will open in Beijing from November 13 to 15. So in the eyes of overseas students, what is the charm of the Chinese language? And what opportunities has Chinese learning brought to them? CGTN Stringer hit the campus of the University of Cape Town in South Africa to invite students to share why they picked up learning Chinese and their takeaways from journey. An interest in C-dramas drew Kaylee Le Bron to learn Chinese, and now she says it is her favorite subject. "There are a lot of layers to it. I think it sounds beautiful. It looks beautiful when it's written." Jasper Hamer said learning Chinese earned him the chance to join a summer exchange program in China. "I'm sure that learning Chinese, being able to communicate in Chinese and having connections with China are always going to be beneficial," he said. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA