2026 “Frontier” Chinese Teaching Conference Concludes with Great Success

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In March 2026, the “Frontier” Chinese Teaching Conference, themed “Setting New Benchmarks, Expanding Deeper Horizons,” was held on March 28 at Utahloy International School Guangzhou. Hosted by the school, the event brought together nearly 300 experts, scholars, and Chinese language teachers from across the Asia-Pacific region to explore future directions in Chinese language education.

The conference opened with a warm welcome from Ms. Dorothy Wong, Board Director and Chair of the UEF Board. The main forum and six workshops featured a series of insightful presentations: Professor Wang Weilian from Sun Yat-sen University discussed literature’s unique value as a “meta-naming” force in the age of generative AI, using science fiction writing as a lens. Principal Wu Xinghua from Beanstalk Education Group focused on interdisciplinary learning, demonstrating how AI can bridge the humanities and sciences to cultivate “π-shaped learners.” Mr. Niu Yi and Ms. Dai Cuixuan from Chinese International School Hong Kong shared practices on technology‑enabled assessment in Harkness discussions and inclusive leadership in IB programs, respectively. Ms. Chen Bingmei, also from Chinese International School Hong Kong, used the story Flying Hair to illustrate turning a text into a project‑based cultural exploration. Mr. Zheng Zhi from International School of Beijing advocated for a character‑based approach to teaching Chinese as a second language. Ms. Hei Xiujuan from Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong introduced multimodal texts to make classroom learning more interactive and multidimensional.

All six workshops were packed, and the lively post‑session discussions reflected the depth and impact of the event.

During breaks, attendees took strolls around the campus lake and posed for group photos.

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At lunch, the warm atmosphere encouraged continued conversations, with many sharing ideas inspired by the workshops.

We hope this conference will serve as a catalyst for innovation in Chinese language education, helping every learner find their place between the depths of Chinese language and the breadth of the wider world.