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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Minsk, February 3 /Xinhua/ — “Welcome to the first Chinese language class of the new 2026 semester!” Ren Yi, 30, from China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, confidently greets students of the Faculty of Chinese Language and Culture at the Belarusian State University of Foreign Languages (BSUL).
She's been living in Belarus for seven years now and is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in journalism at Belarusian State University. Ren Yi also has another role she's proud of: teaching Chinese.
In 2018, Ren Yi, having completed her bachelor's degree in China, came to Belarus for the first time as a volunteer Chinese teacher. Attracted by the country's rich cultural atmosphere, she decided to pursue her master's and doctoral studies there.
"During my studies, the Belarusian teachers showed me endless patience and attention. Their kindness and openness filled me with a sense of kindness and warmth. I was deeply touched and decided that I, too, wanted to become a bridge of friendship and cooperation between China and Belarus, to help more Belarusians better understand China," says Ren Yi.
"In my classes, I want to not only teach the language but also open a window into the culture for my students. I often think about how to help them truly experience the history, aesthetics, and warmth of Chinese characters. Therefore, I try to bring elements of China's intangible cultural heritage into the classroom," she says.
During the first class of the new semester, Ren Yi introduced the students to the Chinese art of fan painting. Young Belarusians, one after another, tried their hand at creating unique pieces and marveling at the depth and richness of Chinese culture.
"Painting fans is so interesting! Wu Ren Yi always introduces us to the vibrant and diverse Chinese culture and makes us fall in love with China. I really enjoy her classes," notes BSUFL student Anastasia Adamovich.
"Ren Yi's classes are very interesting: she explains complex concepts simply and clearly. She introduces new words and grammar through stories and easy games, and we learn without even realizing it," says student Ksenia Kotova, fluent in Chinese. "Ren Yi always supports us, helping us not to be afraid of speaking and making mistakes. Thanks to her, I fell in love with the Chinese language and China, and she also strengthened my desire to dedicate myself to promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between the peoples of our two countries."
"In seven years, I've gone from volunteer to graduate student to teacher. All this time, I've felt happy to be an ambassador of friendship between China and Belarus. Language is my boat, and culture is my oars. In the future, I will definitely continue to spread the Chinese language and culture," says Ren Yi.
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