133 Tanzanian teachers, students awarded for excellence in Chinese language-Xinhua - 新华网

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Tanzania on Thursday awarded 133 Tanzanian teachers and students for their outstanding contributions to Chinese language teaching and remarkable progress in learning the language, highlighting the growing educational cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

Speaking at the 2026 Chinese Ambassador's Award Ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian congratulated the recipients, saying their dedication and perseverance had contributed to promoting Chinese language education in the East African country.

She said, during the past 10 months, more than 2,000 Chinese learners had sat for HSK tests in Tanzania, reflecting growing enthusiasm for the language.

Lyabwene Mtahabwa, commissioner for education in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, said China has provided longstanding support for the country's education transformation, and bilateral cooperation in education, science, technology and innovation has strengthened over several decades.

Mtahabwa said Tanzanian young people with Chinese language proficiency can gain more opportunities in the global labor market, particularly in trade, investment and employment with Chinese companies.

Speaking after receiving the award, Ridhiwani Mohamedi, a student at the University of Dar es Salaam, said he hoped to become an interpreter, adding that the recognition would motivate him to pursue his ambitions.

Another recipient, Rebecca Ambakise Mwakiposa, said the award would encourage her to deepen her Chinese language skills and explore opportunities for further studies and business in China.

Chen said China remained committed to expanding cooperation with Tanzania in education, science, technology and culture, urging the award recipients to serve as ambassadors of friendship between the two countries. ■