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Xi Jinping replies to young sinologists from 51 countries

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Xi Jinping replies to young sinologists from 51 countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter signed by young sinologists from 51 countries, calling on them to continue their research on China and promote dialogue between civilisations. He also asked them to present the world with a faithful and nuanced image of the country, according to Telanon.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from young sinologists from 51 countries, encouraging them to continue their research on China and contribute to a better understanding between civilisations. He also called on them to present the world with a faithful and multidimensional image of the country they study, according to the content of his reply relayed by the Chinese authorities.

Among these young researchers is Etienne Bankuwiha, a Burundian national who trained in China. After returning to Burundi, he taught Chinese for three and a half years at the Confucius Institute, before resuming his research on China and China-Africa relations.

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