Why tribal tribes in Pakistan learn Chinese?

Pashtun Youth learning Chinese

Source: Islam Gul Afridi, SBS Pashto

The International Day of Chinese language is celebrated on April 20.


 Pakistan is one of China's most close ally nations, and a significant number of Chinese have investments in Pakistan and are engaged in various fields. Recently, the Chinese Economic Corridor opened where China is planning to invest in billions of of dollars in Pakistan; this has encouraged many young people to learn the Chinese language for a better future. Despite there isn't internet access in tribal areas and even the telecommunications network has its difficulties, tribal people still want not to stay behind. Our reporter Islam Gul Afridi has gone to a learning center where hundreds of young people learn the Chinese language. Please listen to Islam Gul Afridi's full report.


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