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As Chinese President Xi Jinping visits France to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties, a surprising cultural connection is stealing the spotlight: Mandarin is now the fastest-growing foreign language in French schools.
From Ancient Silk Roads to Modern Classrooms
Nicolas Idier, France's top Mandarin education official, tells The Hub that over 40,000 French kids are now learning Chinese – and this isn't some TikTok-fueled craze. \"Our fascination dates back to 18th-century scholars studying Confucius,\" says Idier, comparing it to France's historic love affair with Japanese culture. →
\"It's not a fad – it's truly rooted in French culture,\"
With bilateral trade hitting €82.7 billion last year, young French learners see Mandarin as a bridge to future opportunities. Xi's visit highlights how language learning is becoming soft power diplomacy in action!
Mandarin Boom in France: More Than Just a Trend?
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Xi's visit highlights how language learning is becoming soft power diplomacy in action!
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