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‘Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius’ Participates in Training Program for Local Directors in Chongqing 

CHONGQING - Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG-Confucius), a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), has participated in a specialized training program for local Confucius Institutes’ directors, held at Southwest University (SWU) in Chongqing. The program was organized and sponsored by the Chinese International Education Foundation (CIEF), attended by 30 local directors representing 23 countries worldwide. 
TAG-Confucius, established in 2008 as the first officially accredited Institute in Jordan by the Chinese government, dedicated to teaching the Chinese language and promoting Chinese culture, was represented by its Executive Director, Mr. Mamoun Abu Al-Shebaa',. The Institute also serves as the first certified testing center for Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) in the Kingdom.
The opening ceremony was held in the presence of Mr. Zhao Lingshan, CIEF secretary-general, and Wang Jinjun, SWU president. 
Mr. Lingshan delivered a lecture titled "The Legacy and Development of Confucius Institutes," outlining the ongoing efforts to enhance the design and innovative development of the Confucius institutes and to drive innovative growth. He went on to express optimism that such efforts would effectively contribute to the high-quality advancement of international Chinese education and foster cultural exchange between China and other nations. 
For his part, Mr. Abu Al-Sebaa' gave a presentation, highlighting the achievements of TAG-Confucius Institute since its inception, including awards received and its contributions to promoting the Chinese language and culture across Jordan and the Arab region.

 “The training program featured a rich variety of workshops and expert-led lectures covering topics such as Chinese history and culture, advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), and strategies for global brand development of Confucius Institutes, in addition to curriculum development for Chinese language education,” Abu Al-Saba’ stated, adding that the “Participants also engaged in field visits to prominent cultural and industrial sites in Chongqing, including the Dazu Rock Carvings, the Changan Global Automobile Research & Development Center, and the Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park, where they explored key national development projects.
 These visits provided valuable insights into China’s economic development, educational reforms, scientific and technological innovation, and other initiatives in the central and western regions.”
During the closing ceremony of the training program, Mr. Abu Al-Sebaa' delivered key remarks on behalf of the Asian delegation, which included directors of Confucius Institutes from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, Mongolia, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, and Jordan.