1 October 2019 is the 70th anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China. Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world - Gareth and Phumi chat to Mr John Gelling, principal at Pretoria Chinese School; Ms Angela Liu, deputy principal at Pretoria Chinese School, and Refilwe Mashiane, a Grade 11 pupil at the school.

The Magic of Mandarin

It’s a country in East Asia that is the biggest of all Asian countries and has the largest population of any country in the world. But it’s also way more than that.

It’s an adventure beyond your wildest imagination to experience. From the food and the Forbidden City, to having a ball in Beijing!

Want a one-stop shop in learning more about China? Then this is the podcast for you. Introducing Howzit China - a weekly segment where we will be focusing on China's history in South Africa, cuisine, language, opportunities in China for South Africans/opportunities for China in South Africa and many other topics.

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It’s a country in East Asia that is the biggest of all Asian countries and has the largest population of any country in the world. But it’s also way more than that. It’s an adventure beyond your wildest imagination to experience. From the food and the Forbidden City, to having a ball in Beijing! Want a one-stop shop in learning more about China? Then this is the podcast for you. Introducing Howzit China - a weekly segment where we will be focusing on China's history in South Africa, cuisine, language, opportunities in China for South Africans/opportunities for China in South Africa and many other topics.

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