Zhao Guocheng (R), deputy chief executive of the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Han Ban) and executive deputy director-general of Han Ban, speaks at the opening ceremony of the 11th National Chinese Language Conference in Salt Lake City, the United States, May 17, 2018. The three-day annual meeting is centered around the theme "From Classroom to Careers," showing how a strong foundation in Chinese language can translate into academic and professional success. (Xinhua/Li Ying)