While English tends to view the ‘Chinese language’ as a monolith, the phrase actually represents a large diversity of both written and spoken languages, many of which are not mutually understandable.
You are invited to join the 2026 United Nations Chinese Language Day virtual forum on 20 April, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (New York time) via Microsoft Teams. This year’s theme is “Fluent Futures ...