China's Mandarin wave sweeps Indonesia's islands
The Bali Mandarin Centre welcomes about 300 Indonesian students annually to learn Mandarin, driven by the growing number of Chinese tourists visiting Bali. China is Indonesia's largest trading partner and a major source of tourists, prompting increased demand for Mandarin language skills.
Indonesia is witnessing a surge in Mandarin language learning, driven by the growing presence of Chinese tourists and investors. The Bali Mandarin Centre, founded by Ye Lu in 2009, teaches around 300 students each year, mostly from the hospitality and tourism sector. China's growing influence in Indonesia has led to increased demand for Mandarin language skills, with China being the country's largest trading partner and a significant source of tourists. In 2023, China and Indonesia signed an agreement on Chinese language education, part of a broader effort to strengthen economic and cultural ties. The Indonesian government has also promoted Chinese language education through teacher training and curriculum development, with Chinese becoming an official language of the UN World Tourism Organisation in 2021. As a result, Mandarin courses are now offered in various parts of Indonesia, including schools and language centres.
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