Beijing builds influence through education | Eastern Express
Chinese-language classes are attracting Central Asians seeking better jobs, scholarships, and business opportunities. Benjamin Lee and his guest, Paul Goble from the Jamestown Foundation, examine how those individual ambitions are helping China develop relationships across a region with longstanding ties to Russia. From evening lessons in Kazakhstan to university partnerships in Uzbekistan, we explore the opportunities behind the growing interest. What will students gain as Beijing expands its educational presence?
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:08 – Is learning Chinese worth it?
00:58 – Language learning in Central Asia
01:38 – Language courses as a soft power strategy
04:26 – Chinese as a path to a better future
05:13 – Interview with Paul Goble, Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Jamestown Foundation
17:13 – Eastern News Flash
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