Mr. Zhu Min, executive vice president of Zhejiang Chinese culture overseas promotion assocation, and president of IHatoo online Chinese academy.

Dear leaders, honorable guests, teachers, and dear students:

Today, I am very happy to share with you the theme of "Global Chinese fever and international student entrepreneurship". With China's rise as an important economy and cultural power in the world, Chinese, as the language with the world's widest spoken language, is increasingly attracting widespread attention from the international community. Meanwhile, international students are increasingly considering China as an ideal place for entrepreneurship. This speech will focus on exploring the opportunities of the global Chinese craze and the possibility of international students starting businesses in China.

1、 Background of the global Chinese fever

Chinese is no longer just the official language of China, it has crossed international boundaries and become a popular learning subject worldwide. This phenomenon has obvious characteristics on a global scale:

Language needs: With the rise of China, more and more people hope to learn Chinese in order to better understand China, cooperate with Chinese people, and participate in the Chinese market.

Cultural Attraction: China has a rich and colorful culture, such as traditional painting, calligraphy, Chinese martial arts, etc., which has attracted the interest of global enthusiasts. At the same time, Chinese films, music, literature, etc. have also emerged internationally.

Business Opportunities: China is one of the largest markets in the world, and many international companies and entrepreneurs are eyeing China's business opportunities. Mastering Chinese language skills has become a competitive advantage.

2、 Opportunities for international students and the global Chinese craze

As international students, your experience of studying and living in China has made you witnesses and disseminators of the global Chinese language craze, while also opening the door to entrepreneurship. The following are the opportunities that international students have in the global Chinese language craze:

Language advantage: International students usually have good Chinese language proficiency, which provides them with a huge advantage in entrepreneurship in China. They can serve as Chinese translators, cultural intermediaries, or language educators.

Cultural Understanding: International students have a deep understanding of Chinese culture, which enables them to better target the needs of the Chinese market for entrepreneurship. They can integrate their cultural understanding into products or services to meet the preferences of Chinese consumers.

International Perspective: International students bring an international perspective and cross-cultural exchange experience, which is very beneficial for seeking partners or expanding business in the international market.

Network resources: During their study abroad in China, international students have established a wide range of interpersonal networks with Chinese students, professors, entrepreneurs, etc. These relationships provide valuable support and opportunities for entrepreneurship in China.

3、 The field of entrepreneurship for international students

There are many fields for international students to choose from when starting a business in China, and the following are some possible directions:

Education: Provide Chinese language schools, cultural exchange programs, or cross-cultural training courses to meet the needs of Chinese and foreign students.

Tourism: Provide customized tourism experiences to help foreign tourists better understand Chinese culture and history.

Cultural and creative industries: Create Chinese content, such as books, movies, music, or artworks, to meet the global demand for Chinese language.

Internet and technological innovation: Participate in the field of technological innovation in China, develop new technologies or applications, and meet the needs of the Chinese market.

4、 Challenges and Suggestions

Of course, international students also face some challenges when starting businesses in China, such as cultural differences, market competition, and laws and regulations. In order to successfully start a business, international students can consider the following suggestions:

Deeply understand the Chinese market: Understand the needs, competitive environment, and laws and regulations of the Chinese market, and develop appropriate market strategies.

Collaborate with Chinese partners: Find experienced partners in China to jointly carry out business, share resources and risks.

Continuously learning and adapting: Maintain a learning mindset, continuously improve one's skills and knowledge, and adapt to the rapidly developing Chinese market.

Make full use of the international student network: establish connections with other international students, share experiences and resources, and support each other.

In short, the global Chinese fever provides rich opportunities for international students to start businesses. International students can fully utilize their language, culture, and international perspective to inject fresh blood into China's entrepreneurial ecosystem and contribute to the spread of the global Chinese craze. I hope everyone can actively seize this opportunity and make positive contributions to the overseas dissemination of Chinese culture and the development of the Chinese economy