It's common knowledge that China has been stepping up its efforts to improve trade links and diplomatic ties with various African states in recent years. I stumbled upon an interesting news article on the BBC News website today which looks at the increasing demand for Chinese language classes in Liberia.
China is often criticised for taking from Africa but giving little back. Not so in Liberia, where Chinese officials are moving into quite new territory - language lessons.You can continue reading the rest of the article here.
At the front of a makeshift classroom in Monrovia's main sports stadium, Chinese teacher Li Peng runs through the pleasantries all language students are compelled to master.
Good morning, good evening, please, thank you.
Seated on plastic chairs in front of him are about a dozen Liberians - most of them young and keen to visit China, perhaps even study there.
At first the students are hesitant and even a little embarrassed.
Forming the sounds of a new language is never easy. But the teachers are determined.
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