Experiencing the fun of Chinese has become the original intention of more and more young people in Turkey. /kloc-On the afternoon of 0/9, at the Confucius Institute of Middle East Technical University in Turkey, Fu Kang, a student, was exchanging wing chun moves with his teacher. "I like martial arts in China. Practicing martial arts makes me feel that there is a kind of strength in my body. " Fukang said.

The Confucius Institute at Middle East University of Technology was founded by Xiamen University and Middle East University of Technology. Chinese teaching has been included in the school elective course system, and the courses are divided into weekday classes and weekend classes, with a total teaching population of 2000. Dean Du Yun said, "Turks are more interested in China than we thought. My feeling in recent years is that, in terms of learning motivation, students have upgraded from their love of China culture to their desire to understand various disciplines in China, China's successful economic development path and the Belt and Road Initiative, showing deeper needs.

Du Yun, Dean of Confucius Institute, introduced the running of the school.

In the Confucius Institute, in addition to learning Chinese, Tai Chi, paper cutting, calligraphy and other experience classes are included. Dean Du smiled and said, "Our teacher is omnipotent". In addition to a wealth of courses, the Confucius Institute also held a Chinese learning exchange with the Turkish Prime Minister's Office, held fine cultural activities such as the Dragon Boat Festival, and invited Chinese lovers from Turkish universities, primary and secondary schools and representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises to conduct cultural exchanges between China and Turkey.

Zhang Guohui, a teacher from the Confucius Institute, showed a photo of his circle of friends to reporters: "There is an old Turkish gentleman in his sixties who insists on coming to class every weekend and writes down the words he has learned in a notebook, which is particularly serious."

Confucius institute students talk about learning feelings.

The word "earnest" may tell the key to trust between teachers and students. In Ankara, Chinese has gradually changed from a tool for communication to a channel for the hearts of the two peoples. In the circulation of words, the interaction between people has changed from word of mouth to heart.

Student Fu Kang: "I especially like President Du, Teacher Zhang and Teacher Xia. We are good friends. I must visit China in the future. "