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Article: 4th LD: Writethru: China hosts first Confucius Institute Conference
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- Xinhua News Agency
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- July 6, 2006
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4th LD: Writethru: China hosts first Confucius Institute
Conference
BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The first Confucius Institute
Conference was held in Beijing on Thursday, attracting around 400
delegates from 38 countries and regions. Chinese State Councilor
Chen Zhili said at the opening ceremony that people all over the
world can benefit from the Confucius Institute, which specializes in
Chinese language and culture education.
"Language is the most important tool that helps promote mutual
understanding and friendship among people," Chen said. The Chinese
government encourages the Chinese people, especially young people, to
learn foreign languages and cultures. At present, more than 300 ...