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Watch Nigerian Scholar Nnabuike Chisom Deliver a Graduation Speech in Fluent Mandarin in China

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July 2, 2026

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Nigerian graduate Nnabuike Chisom delivered his master's graduation speech entirely in Mandarin at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, representing all international students in front of nearly 4,000 people. Ten years ago, he did not know a single word of Chinese. The post Watch Nigerian Scholar Nnabuike Chisom Deliver a Graduation Speech in Fluent Mandarin in China appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

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South China Morning Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

China woman graduates from Tsinghua University 17 years after childhood photo there with dad

A young woman from southeastern China who once posed with her father outside Tsinghua University as a child has fulfilled a long-held dream by graduating from the elite Beijing institution. Wu Han, from Guangdong province, recently drew widespread attention on mainland social media after sharing two photos taken 17 years apart. In June, she received a master’s degree from Tsinghua University’s Academy of Arts and Design. Widely regarded as one of mainland China’s most prestigious universities,...

Korea Times News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Why a Mongolian computer engineering student is leaving Korea for China

Why a Mongolian computer engineering student is leaving Korea for China

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 30, 2026

Tiga bakal mahasiswa B40 UiTM dibantu

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Hi China

· Jun 22, 2026

High school graduate draws teachers onto textbooks as special graduation gifts

In Guiyang, Guizhou, a talented high school graduate drew each of her teachers onto the cover of the textbook they taught and presented the customized books as gifts. A creative and meaningful way to thank the educators who guided him through one of the most important chapters of life. #ChinaFace

NDTV

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· Jun 26, 2026

After Gaokao, How Chinese Students Are Using AI To Choose Right Universities

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· Jun 28, 2026

Read how UNIPORT best graduating computer science student got admitted

A Nigerian lady shared how she emerged as the best graduating student in computer science. Her admission journey caught people’s reaction online.

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Related coverage for "Watch Nigerian Scholar Nnabuike Chisom Deliver a Graduation Speech in Fluent Mandarin in China": South China Morning Post — China woman graduates from Tsinghua University 17 years after childhood photo there with dad. Korea Times News — Why a Mongolian computer engineering student is leaving Korea for China. Utusan Malaysia — Tiga bakal mahasiswa B40 UiTM dibantu. Hi China — High school graduate draws teachers onto textbooks as special graduation gifts. NDTV — After Gaokao, How Chinese Students Are Using AI To Choose Right Universities. Legit.ng — Read how UNIPORT best graduating computer science student got admitted