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Crackdown on ‘Unauthorized’ Chinese
China’s internet regulator has launched a campaign to crack down on “unauthorized” use of language online, in a move experts say is a bid...
Canadian Communities Welcome French-Speaking Students and Immigrants
As new restrictions on international students are introduced, Canada is redoubling its efforts to welcome French-speaking newcomers who will enrich the linguistic, social, cultural,...
Russian Push in Africa Accompanies Unrest
In Niger and Burkina Faso (West Africa), Russian-language billboards began to appear after Russian-backed coups booted out US and French soldiers in 2022 and...
Sharjah Shows Passion for Arabic
Sharjah, the third-most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, after Dubai and Abu Dhabi, recently hosted the third International Forum of Arabic Language...
France Hosts Francophonie Summit
For the first time in 33 years, this year’s Francophonie Summit was held in France. Creativity, innovation, and the ability to do business in...
Chinese Focus on Traditional Culture and Language
Starting this semester, China’s national school curriculum will...
Israel Introduces Mandatory Hebrew Tests
According to According to the Jerusalem Post, for the first time ever, Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch plans to conduct mandatory Hebrew testing for...
San Francisco Makes Vietnamese Official
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to make Vietnamese an official language, joining Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino as languages in which...
China Bans Tibetan on Douyin
Tibetans in Tibet have expressed concerns and dismay in response to the Chinese government’s decision to ban the Tibetan language and remove posts in...
