DAR ES SALAAM, July 17 -- THE Kiswahili language has officially been recognized as a key tool in enhancing legal and cultural understanding between Tanzania and China, following the launch of the first-ever translation of Chinese legal texts into Swahili.

The launch took place in Dar es Salaam today, July 17, 2025, during a symposium that brought together translation experts, publishers, and scholars from both countries.

Leaders from various institutions praised the initiative, describing it as a new chapter of fruitful cooperation for the citizens of both nations.

Opening opportunities for Tanzanians, the Director of the Institute of Kiswahili Studies, Professor Aldin Mutembei, said that for the first time, Tanzanians will b...