New Zealand: Surge in numbers learning Chinese

[Francis Hult]

Manawatu Standard

 

Surge in numbers learning Chinese

 

Manawatu Chinese Community Trust spokesperson Ping Peng said interest in business dealings with China has doubled since the deal was signed in April and at least 60 Palmerston North business people are now learning the language.

 

"I run an exporting and importing business in the Manawatu and my contacts all want to learn some basic Chinese."

 

With approximately 2000 Chinese living in the region our two countries are becoming more connected, she said.

 

"If you know some basics then you can form good business relationships - it is very beneficial.

 

"If people have lessons once a week and practise they could hold a basic conversation within six months."

 

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