The “Chinese Bridge” Contest is a large-scale global contest held annually. It aims to provide students an opportunity to show their proficiency in the Chinese language and learn from one another in order to enhance their understanding of the Chinese language and culture.

This year’s theme “One World, One Family”

Hosts:

• Business Confucius Institute at the Athens University of Economics and Business
• Confucius Institute at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Hellenic Republic

On June 30, 2021 the Business Confucius Institute in partnership with the Athens University of Economics and Business and under the auspices of the Chamber of the Greek-Chinese Economic Cooperation will hold the online web conference  “10 Years Athens Business Confucius Institute: the future of a prosperous collaboration”.

The conference will be fully broadcasted online in English and is open to everyone interested in the work of the Business Confucius Institute and the promotion of business opportunities and collaboration between Greece and China.

First ever Chinese Language Video Festival launched to celebrate UN Chinese Language Day

* First ever video competition to promote the UN Chinese Language Day

* Participants submit original videos to showcase the beauty of Chinese language

* Online rewarding ceremony to be held at 3pm CET on April 20, 2021

* Winners given opportunity to visit the United Nations Office at Geneva

The first ever Chinese language Video Festival will be launched on Thursday March 18 to celebrate this year's United Nations Chinese Language Day.

In order to satisfy the growing demand of the international community for Chinese language teachers and facilitate Chinese language education in other countries, the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) will continue with the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship programme with a view to encourage future and current Chinese language teachers recommended by Confucius Institutes from all over the world to study or do research in Chinese language.

If you would like to spend some time studying in China, then CLEC Scholarships offer you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Chinese culture and witness China’s rapid economic growth, first hand and are a fantastic way to fund your studies. There are various types of scholarships available: you can study for a semester, a full academic year, or even do a master or PhD degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages.

Holding online office hours can help extend the online learning environment, communicate efficiently with students and address questions and concerns.

During the pandemic, we will not be in the office for walk-ins but will hold virtual office hours by appointment for all our students using ZOOM. And while it is not as great as seeing you in person, it will be nice to see you none-the-less. We are also always available during normal business hours via email (Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

All ΑΒCI students have received the Virtual Office Hours Appointment Form link by email and will continue to receive reminders on how to book a date and time via ZOOM.

If you are uncertain you want to meet virtually with ABCI staff, you can contact ABCI staff by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling (210) 82 26 735.

The Athens Business Confucius Institute will remain closed for Christmas holidays from 24th December 2020 to 6th January 2020 included. The working/teaching activity will resume on Thursday, January 7th 2021.

For inquiries, we suggest you to contact us simply by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

With the occasion, Athens Business Confucius Institute staff wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  

Athens Business Confucius Institute students* receive a 10% discount on textbooks at the Polyglot Bookstore (84, Akadimias str., GR-10678 Athens, Tel. 210 3300455) www.polyglotbooks.gr

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Athens Business Confucius Institute will take a little summer break!

Our offices will be unavailable from 1^st to 31^stAugust 2020. Our activities will resume on 1^st September. We will still be reachable at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We seize the opportunity to wish you safe and happy holidays!