In pics: Chinese teachers of Confucius Institutes in Africa

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Chinese teacher Guo Lu (1st R) teaches local students traditional Chinese dance at the Confucius Institute at the University of Yaounde II in Soa, Cameroon, Sept. 29, 2026. October 5 marks World Teachers' Day. Over the years, Confucius Institutes across Africa have actively promoted Chinese language education and cultural exchange, playing an important role in fostering mutual learning between China and African countries and strengthening friendship between the Chinese and African peoples. (Photo: Xinhua)
Chinese teacher Mu Yuying (R) teaches a local student Chinese dance at the Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 1, 2026. October 5 marks World Teachers' Day. Over the years, Confucius Institutes across Africa have actively promoted Chinese language education and cultural exchange, playing an important role in fostering mutual learning between China and African countries and strengthening friendship between the Chinese and African peoples. (Photo: Xinhua)
Chinese teacher Song Menglu (C) from the Confucius Institute of Kenyatta University gives a Chinese calligraphy class to local students in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 1, 2026. October 5 marks World Teachers' Day. Over the years, Confucius Institutes across Africa have actively promoted Chinese language education and cultural exchange, playing an important role in fostering mutual learning between China and African countries and strengthening friendship between the Chinese and African peoples. (Photo: Xinhua)
Chinese teacher Song Ruirong (C) talks with students at the Confucius Institute at the Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, Oct. 1, 2026. October 5 marks World Teachers' Day. Over the years, Confucius Institutes across Africa have actively promoted Chinese language education and cultural exchange, playing an important role in fostering mutual learning between China and African countries and strengthening friendship between the Chinese and African peoples. (Photo: Xinhua)
Chinese teacher Qiu Nan from the Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe University teaches local students at a teaching site in Abuja, Nigeria, Sept. 30, 2026. October 5 marks World Teachers' Day. Over the years, Confucius Institutes across Africa have actively promoted Chinese language education and cultural exchange, playing an important role in fostering mutual learning between China and African countries and strengthening friendship between the Chinese and African peoples. (Photo: Xinhua)
Chinese teacher Zhan Lilian (1st L) instructs a local student during a class at the Confucius Institute at the University of Antananarivo, Madagascar, Sept. 29, 2026. October 5 marks World Teachers' Day. Over the years, Confucius Institutes across Africa have actively promoted Chinese language education and cultural exchange, playing an important role in fostering mutual learning between China and African countries and strengthening friendship between the Chinese and African peoples. (Photo: Xinhua)
Chinese teacher Dong Chenglin (L front) introduces Chinese lion dance culture to local students at the Confucius Institute at the University of Yaounde II in Soa, Cameroon, Sept. 29, 2026. October 5 marks World Teachers' Day. Over the years, Confucius Institutes across Africa have actively promoted Chinese language education and cultural exchange, playing an important role in fostering mutual learning between China and African countries and strengthening friendship between the Chinese and African peoples. (Photo: Xinhua)