From May 26 to 27, 2025, the 2nd Education Working Group Meeting (EdWG) of G20 was held in North West Province, South Africa. At the invitation of the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Wu Lin, Co-dean of the Confucius Institute at Durban University of Technology (DUT), led a delegation of faculty and student representatives to participate in the Meeting. Centering on key topics including mutual recognition of qualifications in a global context, vocational qualification transfer, and quality assurance in cross-border education, the delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with global education experts. Drawing on the Institute’s expertise in integrating language education with vocational training, the delegation proposed a “Language + Skills” dual-certification model, offering a solution for building an inclusive international education qualification framework.
Wu Lin Highlights Confucius Institute’s Achievements and Flagship Programs
On the evening of May 26, the delegation attended the banquet and exchange session hosted by the Minister of the South African DHET.
Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane (3rd from right) and representatives of Confucius Institute
Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane held substantive discussions with the students, learning about their study and living experiences in China as well as the challenges they have encountered as international students, and asking for their suggestions on improving the management of international student affairs.
Mr. Sanele Ntuli (Lin Sen), a South African Chinese language instructor at the Confucius Institute and former international student in China, shared his personal journey with Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane and the guests. Wu Lin emphasized the achievements gained through the cooperation between DUT’s Confucius Institute and FAFU in China-South Africa educational collaboration, language and cultural exchange, and talent education, highlighting the “Chinese + Agricultural Technology Training” program which leverages the disciplinary strengths of FAFU.
Mr. Sanele Ntuli shares his personal experience in China
Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane applauded the Institute’s contributions, underscoring the critical role of international education in fostering global perspectives and intercultural competence. She reaffirmed the South African government’s commitment to supporting more students to study in China and pledged to refine policies and services to enhance their overseas learning experience and attract more Chinese students to South Africa.
Correspondant/Photogragher: Confucius Institute at Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Translators: Chen Jun, International College
Xie Xinyi, International College