Xiao Pan, you’re Vietnamese. Have you noticed recently that knowing Chinese gives people an advantage when looking for jobs in Vietnam?

Yes! My friend said many companies now want people who know Chinese, even more than positions requiring Japanese or Korean.

That’s right. A report from a recruitment platform says that in 2025 there will be about 13,000 jobs requiring Chinese, almost half more than in 2024.

That many! Why is there suddenly such a big demand for Chinese-speaking talent?

Because there are more and more Chinese companies in Vietnam, and factories and projects are expanding. Companies need people who can communicate, negotiate contracts, and train employees in Chinese.

No wonder the salaries are higher. I study history and originally wanted to read original documents, but now I realize Chinese is also a ‘career skill’.

That’s an unexpected benefit: Chinese connects culture on one side and jobs on the other. If you work in Vietnam–China cultural exchange in the future, people will trust you more.

I understand now. Learning Chinese isn’t just for exams—I want to use it in research and in life so that more people can understand each other.