Happy International Chinese Language Day
On International Chinese Language Day 20 April 2026, we want to share one story and one thought. 我叫张文君，我是张老师 “My name…
Learn Chinese with Tète 特特 the Panda: A New Video Series from the Confucius Institute Maastricht
The Confucius Institute Maastricht and the Chinese Language Center Rotterdam have launched a new short-form video series on YouTube titled…
Why signing up for a Chinese course now is a strategic decision for your future
In a world shaped by international cooperation, technological change, and cultural exchange, learning Chinese is no longer a niche pursuit.…
Chinese New Year 2026: What the “Year of the Horse” Means and What You Can Learn from It
By PU Ruoyi As a child growing up in China, I always looked forward to Chinese New Year. Not only…
How Is Chinese language education transforming in the age of AI?
Last week, CIM participated in the World Chinese Language Conference in Beijing. The key takeaway? Innovation is no longer optional,…
Why Learning Chinese Opens More Doors Than You Might Think
By Julie Zhao Why Learning Chinese Opens More Doors Than You Might ThinkWhen I left my hometown of Dali —…
Blog Post: Summer of Inner Peace and Connection by Xinxin Wang
Dear students and colleagues, Summer is arriving, and with it comes a moment to pause and recognize: you’ve done something…
Chinese Bridge 2025: An Inspiring Language and Cultural Weekend in Rotterdam
From May 9th–11th, the Chinese Bridge 2025 Immersion Weekend, an event filled with language, culture, connection, and creativity, was taken…
Spring in Maastricht Concert After Story
On the evening of April 7th, 2025, Confucius Institute Maastricht and Conservatorium Maastricht hosted the “Spring in Maastricht Concert,” a…
CNY Celebrations at Zuyd Hogeschool Maastricht
On January 27th, 2025, students and staff from CIM and Zuyd came together to celebrate Chinese New Year at the…