Professor Goski Alabi, President, Laweh University, has urged Ghanaian business owners to learn the Chinese language to enhance bilateral trade between the two countries. <\/p>\n She said the emerging business interests of Chinese citizens in Ghana highlighted the relevance of learning the language by the Ghanaian business community. <\/p>\n This, she said, would enable the Ghanaian business owners to foster a lasting business relationship with their Chinese counterparts. <\/p>\n The President was speaking at the launch of the Laweh University College and Shanghai Open University Chinese Language Centre, at the premises of the University.<\/p>\n The launch marked a significant milestone in promoting the study of Chinese language and culture in Ghana. <\/p>\n Present at the launch were key personalities from Laweh University, the Consulate of China, and representatives from Shanghai Open University. <\/p>\n Representatives of the Shanghai Open University included ZHANG Jin, Vice President, Shanghai Open University; WENG Zhuhua, Dean of the Institute of International Exchange of Shanghai University; and CHEN Henan, Director of the Department of Foreign Languages. <\/p>\n The President of Laweh University stressed that China remained Ghana\u2019s biggest trade partner and a global economic giant thus learning Chinese would provide more opportunities to Ghanaian businesses. <\/p>\n \u201cIf Ghanaians who trade with the Chinese can understand the language, I believe it can facilitate trade negotiations and partnership between the two countries. We live in a globalised world now, and our businesses here in Ghana are supposed to have a global mindset and orientation. We know that China is a global powerhouse; therefore, no economy in the world can ignore China.<\/p>\n Learning the language will be beneficial to Ghanaian businesses,\u201c she said.<\/p>\n Prof. Alabi informed that the Chinese Language Centre will be beneficial to students, business owners, and employees of companies owned by Chinese citizens. <\/p>\n She noted that the establishment of the language centre will be a \u201cdoor opening\u201d opportunity for Ghanaian students, stressing that it would enhance their chances of furthering their studies in China. <\/p>\n Ghana and China\u2019s trade relationship have seen significant growth over the years.<\/p>\n In 2022, China exported $7.91 billion worth of top products, including coated flat-rolled iron, rubber footwear, and pesticides to Ghana .<\/p>\n On the other hand, Ghana exported $2.01 billion to China, mainly crude petroleum, manganese ore, and aluminium ore.<\/p>\n Mr ZHANG Jin, Vice President, Shanghai Open University, said the establishment of overseas language centres was key in promoting Chinese and African culture exchange. <\/p>\n The two educational institutions, she asserted, shared the same educational philosophy of providing flexible education through technology. Watch the latest edition of BizTech below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Ghanaian](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/423\/42373819.295.jpg\" "\\"Ghanaian")
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