Distant horizons seek more language teachers

Wang Zheng studied at Beijing Normal University, but he never imagined during his campus years that he would get a chance to teach Chinese in Macerata, a city in central Italy.

In 2012, Wang, 24, was selected as a volunteer by his university and Hanban, a public institution affiliated with the Ministry of Education, to provide Chinese language and cultural teaching services worldwide.

"Teaching Chinese in Italy broadened my horizons. I am interested in Italian culture, food and soccer, and I have learned more about Italy through this opportunity," Wang said.