【Commentary】Recently, Lin Jianquan, an Indonesian student majoring in international economics and trade at Guangxi University of Science and Technology, is learning economic law knowledge in front of computers in class. In another classroom at the school, his sister, Lin Wanyong, sits in the front row of the classroom, seriously studying Chinese.
In Indonesia, Lin Jianquan and Lin Wanyong learned about China's economic, cultural and life development through TV news. In 2018, his brother Lin Jianquan came to China for his first study tour, and he was deeply impressed by China's culture, technology and customs.
With China's rapid development in new energy, drones, 5G and other fields, Lin Jianquan has determined his intention to study in China. His uncle worked in foreign trade in Indonesia, and Lin Jianquan hopes to learn relevant skills in the field of economics in China and realize his "entrepreneurial dream" after returning to Indonesia.
【During the same period】Indonesian student Lin Jianquan
They (my family) are very supportive of me to study in China, because they think that the development of China is already very good, and it has changed a lot (compared to) before. Because I think China's finance is very developed now, I hope to spend some time in China and learn about their culture and their thinking. I chose to specialize in international economics and trade, because I am very interested in international economics and trade, and in the future I want to start my own company, which is a trading company and a logistics company.
【Commentary】In 2019, Lin Jianquan officially embarked on his study journey in China, and he often shared his study abroad experience and insights in China with his family. At that time, Lin Wanyong, who was still in high school, already had the idea of studying abroad. She found that more and more Chinese are going to Indonesia for investment and tourism, and there is a large demand for Chinese talents. Going to China to study Chinese and becoming an alumnus with her brother became her final choice.
【During the same period】Indonesian student Lin Wanyong
A lot of Chinese have come to Indonesia, and Chinese are more and more needed. [After graduation] I want to be a translator or a teacher. I think I work better and start my own (education and training) company. Many of my classmates went to study abroad, many came to China, some went to Ningbo, some went to Anhui, some went to Shanghai.
Zheng Yuanying, a lecturer in Chinese international education at Guangxi University of Science and Technology, said that more and more Indonesian students choose to study in China. When they return to Indonesia, they can contribute to the development of local related industries. It is reported that the total number of Indonesian students studying in China has exceeded 1,5, and China has become an important study destination for Indonesian students.
【During the same period】Zheng Yuanying, lecturer of Chinese international education at Guangxi University of Science and Technology
Indonesian students in China will not only be able to learn Chinese, but also learn more about the Chinese environment. They can teach Chinese, do translation, engage in foreign trade or industry in Indonesia, and they can become a "bridge" between China and Indonesia. After returning to Indonesia, they can let more Indonesians come to China and "pan for gold" in China.
Reporting by Liu Juncong and Li Jiaoyang in Liuzhou, Guangxi
Responsible Editor: [Li Ji]