ZOAHARIAN.COM – The city of Bandung has once again strengthened its position as a city of education and a center of cultural diversity. This time, a Priangan Mandarin Language Learning Center is officially present at the Chinese Indonesian Cultural Center, Jalan Nana Rohana, Bandung City.

The educational facility was inaugurated on Thursday, November 5 2026, by China's Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia, Zheng Jie. The inauguration was also attended by the Mayor of Bandung, Muhammad Farhan and the Chairman of the Priangan Social Fund Foundation (YDSP), Herman Widjaja.

Interestingly, this learning center is not only intended for residents of Chinese descent. All Indonesian people, from students, the general public to state civil servants (ASN), have the opportunity to learn Mandarin.

The presence of this facility is the result of grant support from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Apart from being a place to learn foreign languages, this learning center is expected to become a bridge for cultural exchange, education and friendship between Indonesia and China.

Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan welcomed the inauguration positively. According to him, the ability to master a foreign language is an important asset for people to broaden their horizons, increase their knowledge and develop their intelligence.

"Knowledge of languages, especially foreign languages, will increase the intelligence of Bandung people to learn foreign languages," said Farhan.

Farhan also believes that the existence of a Mandarin learning center is part of people-to-people diplomacy.

Through this approach, relations between Indonesia and China are not only built through official government diplomatic channels, but also through direct community interaction, friendship and cultural exchange.

He hopes that this facility will further strengthen relations between the people of Bandung and Chinese citizens. Moreover, the City of Bandung has so far established cooperative relationships with a number of cities in China through the sister city program.

In fact, the Bandung City Government has opened opportunities for ASN to take advantage of these facilities to improve their Mandarin language skills.

"Let's just try it. Later we will see if it is possible, why not? Knowledge of a foreign language is certainly very useful. Moreover, Mandarin is an international language used in many countries," he said.

Farhan added that this learning center also has the potential to expand student exchange opportunities between the two countries.

Students from China who want to continue their education in Bandung can study Indonesian. On the other hand, Indonesian students who plan to study in China can first equip themselves with Mandarin language skills in Bandung.

"This is a form of exchange that will provide very good prospects in the future," he said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Zheng Jie emphasized that the Priangan Mandarin learning center is open to all people regardless of background or age.

According to him, learning opportunities are unlimited for people of Chinese descent. Indonesians, including young people and civil servants, are welcome to register as long as they have an interest in learning Mandarin.

"Anyone, whether Chinese or Indonesian, from young people to civil servants, as long as they love Mandarin can register and study here," he said.

With the presence of this learning center, it is hoped that Bandung will further develop as a meeting space for international education and culture. It is hoped that language skills will open the door for the younger generation to expand educational opportunities, careers and cross-border cooperation.