Guests take selfies during a celebration marking the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day at the headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

A guest attends a celebration marking the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day at the headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

A guest attends a celebration marking the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day at the headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Guests attend a celebration marking the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day at the headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Guests attend a celebration marking the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day at the headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)