Once he starts talking about his China experiences, Wilson Barroso Díaz from Cuba simply cannot stop. He speaks about his standard Chinese studies but also discusses his opinions on the country’s economy and social development. His mastery of the language is impressive—he can articulate his thoughts very well.
Díaz, who used to teach at Pedro Portuondo Primary School in Havana, was motivated by a friend to study the Chinese language before enrolling in a related course at the Confucius Institute at the University of Havana. Confucius Institutes, named after the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479 B.C.), are nonprofit public institutions that aim to promote the Chinese
