Current Status, Challenges, and Countermeasures for the Development of International Chinese Language Education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

As bilateral relations between China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to deepen and develop, the demand for and enthusiasm toward learning Chinese in the DRC have steadily risen, presenting new opportunities for the development of international Chinese language education in the region. By adopting methods such as literature analysis, field research, and telephone interviews, this paper focuses on core dimensions including the current state of foreign language education in the DRC, the development environment of Chinese language education local community demand for Chinese learning, and the development of Confucius Institutes. While sorting out the development course of international Chinese education language in the DRC, it expounds on its current development status, analyzes the challenges encountered in its development process, and puts forward relevant recommendations for its future development.