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　　Tens of thousands of Africans are studying in China.The country provides students with financialassistance for education to develop skills that Africaneeds most. And the system makes friends in Africa for the Chinese.
　　Violet Bwalya of Zambia is among the increasing number of Africans who are receiving financialhelp to study in China. She registered at Tongji University in Shanghai in September, 2013. Theschool is among the top universities in the country.
　　At a restaurant near Tongji, she shared some thoughts about being a Zambian student inChina. For example, the university's restaurant serves Chinese food.
　　Ms. Bwalya said before she arrived, she did not know she would see so many people like herself.She said the number of Africans in China greatly surprised her.
　　The young woman said she is also excited by the level of development in China. She noted thetall buildings and many roads. She said Zambia does not have many tall buildings.
　　Violet Bwalya will study Mandarin during this year in China. Then, she will go to another schoolto study medicine. Those classes will be taught in Mandarin.
　　Some Africans say language barriers affect the quality of Chinese education.
　　One man from Uganda criticized his studies in Wuhan, central China. The man asked that henot be identified. He said his classes are in English. But he said his professors cannot answerhis questions because they do not speak English. The student said he himself does not knowmuch Chinese.
　　"Generally, I think the biggest challenge for an international student who comes to China tostudy English, an English course, is availability of lecturers who can actually speak English."
　　Another Ugandan student said it may be too easy to receive a degree in China.
　　"Where I come from, you're really, you're really pushed by getting good grades. You are notgoing to get a 90 by just showing up or just going to the exam. But here when you come, theyjust, just give you 90s."
　　But most African students express satisfaction with their Chinese education.
　　Juma Salum is from Zanzibar. He studies political science at Shanghai's International StudiesUniversity. Mr. Salum wants to return to help his country after graduation. He said he believes itis his duty to do so. And he said he wants to be a link between the Chinese and the people ofTanzania and all Africa.
　　In 2012, China's Department of Foreign Assistance at the Ministry of Commerce said it hadmore than 27,000 students from Africa. By the end of 2013, more than 35,000 Africans werestudying in China.