Twenty-eight persons on Nevis were recently awarded for their success in the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) Computerized Adaptive Test (CAT), marking the fourth annual recognition ceremony since the programme was introduced in 2020. Ambassador Tao congratulated the participants, noting the effort required to master Mandarin outside its native environment. “Mandarin Chinese is one of the most challenging languages to learn, especially when you’re studying outside a native environment, but yet you have demonstrated a lot of dedication, passion and persistence. Ambassador Tao, along with Mrs. Liao. “I will always remember those little moments and memories of my interactions with the people of Nevis,” she said.