UNAM strengthens alliance with China, promoting scholarships, employment, and Mandarin learning

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is actively seeking to deepen its cooperation with Chinese universities, aiming to foster high-impact academic projects and solidify an educational relationship that enhances understanding between Mexico and China.

Patricia Dolores Dávila Aranda, UNAM's general secretary, highlighted these alliances during the inauguration of the "Second HSK Fair in Mexico: Encounter with Chinese Universities and Companies Edition 2026." She stated that these partnerships expand the university's international reach and reinforce its position as a globally engaged institution capable of collaborating with leading international bodies.

The fair brought together representatives from 12 Chinese universities at UNAM's Torre de Ingeniería. They presented their educational offerings to students, academics, and diplomatic personnel. Organized by UNAM's School of Languages, Linguistics, and Translation and the Confucius Institute, the event aimed to provide students with access to academic, cultural, and certification opportunities related to the Mandarin Chinese language.

Li Kehai, minister counselor at the Chinese embassy in Mexico, explained that the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi), or Chinese Proficiency Test, is a requirement for studying, immigrating, and working in Chinese companies worldwide. He noted that Chinese firms offer job opportunities to foreign students learning the language, presenting it as a pathway to a broader world and a better future. Arturo Mendoza Ramos, director of UNAM's School of Languages, Linguistics, and Translation, added that the increasing presence of Chinese companies in Mexico has driven demand for Mandarin speakers. This year also marks the 54th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and China, a period characterized by strengthened educational and scientific exchange.