The study investigates the development of professional competence of international Chinese language teachers in Shaanxi, Xi’an. The study adopts two methods, Comparative Research Method and Investigation and Research Method, to examine both comparisons of professional competence between international Chinese language teachers and English language teachers and the current situation of literacy of international Chinese language teachers and provide treatment and strategies to enhance the literacy: establishing a professional development framework for teachers in Chinese language Education, enhancing the establishment of information ethics frameworks for Chinese language teachers, fostering self-reflective awareness and competence among international Chinese language teachers, promoting the practice of lifelong learning among Chinese teachers.

Yuxin Tian. Research on Professional Competence and Enhancement of International Chinese Language Teachers in Shaanxi, Xi’an. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 22: 26-35. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2023.052205.

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