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Spanish Study Enrolments Rise in China

A new report also says more Spanish teachers are needed.

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Source: UNAM China, 2026-10-27.

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Read and understand · 1/2What does the 12.6% increase describe?

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Spanish study enrolments in China. The figure covers specified study enrolments, not the entire Spanish-speaking population.

Clue: Spanish studies in China have more enrolments. A new Instituto Cervantes report says these enrolments rose by 12.6% between 2023 and 2025. UNAM China reported the figures on October 27.

Read and understand · 2/2What did the institute’s director say was needed?

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More teachers. He said growing demand calls for more teachers.

Clue: The figure covers language courses, optional subjects and language degree studies. It does not count every person who speaks Spanish. The institute's director says more teachers are needed as interest grows.

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It measures growth in selected Spanish-study enrolments from 2023 to 2025. The director says more teachers are needed.

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