Botswana hosts Chinese proficiency contest for primary school students


GABORONE, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The final of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for primary school students in Botswana was held Friday in the capital, Gaborone.

Organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana (CIUB) and hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Botswana, the event showcased local people's growing interest in learning the Chinese language and culture and highlighted the deepening cultural and educational ties between the two countries.

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