Institute keen to spread word about China

Boosting soft power depends on developing overseas talent

As the Confucius Institute prepares to enter its second decade, it hopes to expand the promotion of Chinese culture overseas by cultivating a new grade of expert.

"The aim is to foster more China hands, who not only understand China's language and culture, but also the country's economy, politics and law," said Zhu Chongshi, a member of the Council of the Confucius Institute Headquarters.