A center to assess the Chinese language of overseas Chinese was established in Tianjin on May 11.
According to sources, the center is specialized agency engaged in the research and promotion of overseas Chinese education jointly established by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Tianjin Municipal People's Government and the Tianjin Municipal Education Commission. It will provide a service to assess the Chinese language for overseas Chinese and issue national certificates to qualified overseas Chinese.
The center will also carry out training, assessment and international certification for the overseas Chinese language teachers to promote the development of overseas Chinese education.