The Confucius Institute jointly built by Yanshan University and Botswana International University of Science and Technology was officially inaugurated in Botswana, a southern African country. Zhao Dingxuan, President of Yanshan University, said at the unveiling ceremony that after the establishment of the Confucius Institute of Botswana International University of Science and Technology, it will cultivate innovative and versatile talents and provide talent reserves for local and Chinese enterprises in Botswana. The Confucius Institute is expected to start recruiting students next year to meet the needs of local students to understand Chinese culture and learn Chinese. The president of Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Otloguez Totolo, said that the Confucius Institute of the university can not only improve the competitive advantage of students in employment, give them the opportunity to continue their studies in China, but also build a platform for local residents to learn Chinese language and culture. (New News Agency)