Abstract

With the growing international influence of China, Chinese language education in the Philippines has evolved from private classes within Chinese communities in the late nineteenth century into diverse programs within the contemporary higher education system. This article systematically reviews the historical background, analyzes the current state of Chinese language teaching at Philippine universities, and summarizes recent reform measures, including curriculum optimization, teacher training, the development of localized teaching materials, and international cooperation. Based on these findings, the article draws implications for Vietnam in terms of policy support, local teacher training, pedagogical innovation, and the development of appropriate learning resources.

Keywords: Chinese language education, implications, Philippines, reform, Vietnam.