Dar es Salaam, 12 October 2026 – Tanzanian youth have been encouraged to learn Chinese to tap into growing opportunities in trade, employment and education, as the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), through the Confucius Institute, strengthens efforts to expand Chinese language teaching and cultural exchange between Tanzania and China.

The message was delivered during an induction programme for Chinese volunteer teachers held at UDSM, organised to prepare them for teaching assignments at the University and at Chinese language centres across Tanzania.

Source: Xinhua

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- As the world prepares to mark World Teachers' Day on Oct. 5, Chinese and Tanzanian educators are joining forces to expand Chinese language education in Tanzania, blending native linguistic expertise with localized cultural insights.

For Gloria Mshana, a Tanzanian teacher, teaching Chinese goes far beyond explaining vocabulary and grammar. It involves connecting an unfamiliar language to local experiences.

By Qiu Limin, President of Zhejiang Normal University

In the vibrant coastal city of Dar es Salaam, a remarkable cultural institution has steadily flourished over the past thirteen years, the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam. 

Since its establishment in 2013, the Institute has evolved from a modest initiative into a nationally recognized hub for Chinese language instruction and intercultural exchange.