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China holds the distinction of being the world's most populous nation and boasts the fastest-expanding economy globally. Mandarin Chinese stands as the planet's most commonly spoken tongue, utilized by more than a billion individuals across the globe. Chinese-speaking communities thrive not just in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, but also throughout Southeast Asia and various other nations worldwide.
The University of Otago's Chinese Program provides diverse courses covering Chinese civilization (including history, social studies, literary works, and film) alongside comprehensive language instruction from beginner to expert levels. Additionally, we facilitate study abroad opportunities at our affiliated Chinese universities for enrolled students.