University students try writing Chinese characters at Okan University in Istanbul, Türkiye, on April 20, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Okan University in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted a variety of activities to celebrate the International Chinese Language Day on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

A university student takes part in a Chinese characters recognition game at Okan University in Istanbul, Türkiye, on April 20, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Okan University in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted a variety of activities to celebrate the International Chinese Language Day on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

University students pose for photos holding the International Chinese Language Day souvenirs at Okan University in Istanbul, Türkiye, on April 20, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Okan University in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted a variety of activities to celebrate the International Chinese Language Day on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

A university student takes a photo of his Chinese name at Okan University in Istanbul, Türkiye, on April 20, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Okan University in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted a variety of activities to celebrate the International Chinese Language Day on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

A university student poses for a photo holding a Chinese-language display board at Okan University in Istanbul, Türkiye, on April 20, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Okan University in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted a variety of activities to celebrate the International Chinese Language Day on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)