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NetDragon Exports Chinese Ed Abroad, Tackling Tech Hurdles Facing Schools

Riding momentum from past philanthropy in Menofia School and Egyptian-Chinese Friendship School, Chinese educational software leader NetDragon recently launched free remote Chinese classes for local youth on June 21st and 22nd. The virtual exchange marked another step forward in Belt and Road cooperation, sharing China's digital learning prowess globally and advancing educational equity worldwide.

Egypt Classrooms Get Smart Makeover Thanks to NetDragon's 'Intelligent Space'

Since 2010, NetDragon has advocated for students worldwide through donations and innovative products. A company rep previously noted infrastructure gains in developing nations, but quality e-learning resources remain scarce as barriers to equal opportunities persist. To help address this, they tailored the new "Intelligent Space" for grateful partner Egypt.

The high-tech classrooms integrate next-gen hardware with NetDragon's top educational products. "Installation takes just a few hours - it's like building blocks for boundless discovery," explained an R&D staffer. Two new classrooms now dazzle at partner schools, equipped with Promethean interactive panels, podiums, desks, chairs, and air conditions for enhanced comfort. Students and teachers alike express exciting at the endless possibilities in these tech-transformed spaces.

Over the years, NetDragon has evolved digital giving through philanthropies boosting youth futures. Donating these Intelligent Spaces to grateful Egyptian schools embodies the corporate social values of Fujian's preeminent online learning leader.

Egyptian Kids Gush Over Chinese in NetDragon's Livestream Language Lessons

As Chinese language fever sweeps the globe, NetDragon steps up to spread Chinese culture through the Belt and Road Initiative. At two Egyptian schools, it recently livestreamed intro Mandarin lessons utilizing its own streaming and interaction tech. Working with educators from China and Egypt, the edtech firm is committed to customizing courses for local students.

In one classroom, Egyptian kids dove into their first lesson - "Hello, Chinese" - led by their teacher via screen. Artificial intelligence teachers provided backup, motivating students to actively partake in learning via repetition, interaction and character writing. Unlike rigid one-way classrooms, NetDragon's AI engagement spurred participation, akin to several teachers team-teaching. This model addresses a lack of instructors and capabilities hindering Chinese education overseas, showcasing NetDragon's solutions to such headaches.

Seventh-grader Soders raved afterwards, "That was my first live class. Learning like that is so novel! I love Chinese even though I've never visited. Today was super interesting - I really had fun and would happily join again."

The Egyptian-Chinese Friendship School principal thanked China and NetDragon, noting, "The class was an enjoyable experience. Seeing students enjoy Chinese this much makes me delighted. Many want to learn Chinese and about China. We should continue cooperating closely with NetDragon on more lively lessons for every kid."

The intro course captivated students, with hundreds signing up and around 40 selected. Beyond this class, NetDragon is hard at work prepping more live Chinese lessons to roll out soon.

According to insiders on the Egypt project, since 2014, NetDragon ramped up education investments, broadening its global footprint. It fully acquired UK-listed Promethean, put money in VR tech startup ARHT Media, and scooped up global ed network Edmodo. Today NetDragon reaches 192 nations with over 150 million users across more than 2 million classrooms. It continues exploring online basic ed in Belt and Road nations, forming high-level partnerships with over 20 countries like Russia, Nigeria, Kenya and Malaysia. This hands-on digital learning merges local needs with global strategy. NetDragon will keep strengthening its overseas edge by spreading Chinese culture worldwide.

Closing Education Gaps Globally with Made-in-China Solutions

NetDragon's north star remains guiding all learners, shining light on education's future. In recent years, it broadened access points like Edmodo Classroom, Future Lab and platforms with education authorities worldwide. These digital offerings reach more users by offsetting traditional K-12's downsides. In deep partnerships through the Belt and Road, NetDragon presents its prescription for global learning fairness: seamlessly marrying hardware and real-world lessons for tech-driven language learning.

Moving onward, NetDragon will prioritize educational equity across its vast worldwide network and support system. By forming a full-fledged services ecosystem, it can pivot nimbly to strategic shifts and customize for local contexts—fully manifesting the Chinese innovation spirit of pragmatic, people-centered solutions.