Chinese language training concludes

Kathmandu, Dec. 20

A Chinese language training programme aimed at producing skilled human resources to cater to Chinese tourists in Nepal has concluded in Kathmandu. The training, organised by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu and the Nepal–China Cultural and Educational Council (NCCEC), concluded on Friday.

The annual programme provides Chinese language training to more than 50 Nepali tourism entrepreneurs and students. It was launched following the signing of a bilateral assistance agreement between Nepal and China, signed after a meeting between then Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the former’s visit to China.

Since its inception, the initiative has played a significant role in strengthening tourism ties and people-to-people relations between the two countries.

As part of the ceremony, graduates of the programme demonstrated their Chinese language skills through cultural performances and martial arts displays. Speakers at the event noted that the confident presentations and linguistic proficiency of the participants clearly reflected the effectiveness of the training, the NTB informed in a statement.

Addressing the gathering, Deputy Chief of Mission  Zhou Pan expressed his pleasure at the enthusiasm and dedication shown by Nepali students towards learning the Chinese language and culture.

He remarked that proficiency in Chinese opens the door to the world’s largest tourism market and expressed confidence that such training would benefit Nepal’s tourism industry and its broader economy. Referring to China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, he noted that tourism has been given special priority, with positive impacts expected to extend to Nepal as well.

Dr. Harish Shah, President of the Nepal–China Cultural and Educational Council, highlighted the growing importance of the Chinese language in international trade and tourism, stating that it would bring long-term benefits to Nepal’s tourism sector. Likewise, Director General of the Department of Tourism, Ram Krishna Lamichhane, emphasised that such language training is highly useful in promoting Nepal as a preferred destination for Chinese tourists and is vital to achieving the government’s goal of increasing tourist arrivals from China.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 21 December 2025.