Research Article

Perceptions, Challenges, and Opportunities of Chinese Language Learning in Punjab and Sindh, Pakistan: Exploring the Role of CPEC

Table 3

Convergent validity analysis.

DimensionItemsLoadingsCR (>0.7)AVE (>0.5)

GPQ1You are well aware of CL promotion in your province (Punjab/Sindh).0.7690.9010.604
Q2CL is becoming more important in Pakistan.0.761
Q3Pak-China relations are the reason for CL promotion in Pakistan.0.753
Q4You are satisfied with the CL learning environment in your province.0.815
Q5You have easy access to CL learning institutes.0.793
Q6CL promotion assists in developing literacy skills.0.771

IFQ7Media (Chinese movies and dramas) is the reason for CL promotion.0.7490.8860.609
Q8In your opinion, scholarships offered by Chinese universities to Pakistani students are the reason for CL promotion.0.763
Q9There will be more job opportunities after CL learning.0.791
Q10You get inspired by the CPEC projects currently progressing in Pakistan.0.796
Q11CL is becoming more popular because it is the language of an economically strong country.0.801

LSQ12CIs are the best tool for CL promotion in Pakistan.0.7870.9000.643
Q13A curriculum designed according to the local culture will help CL learning and promotion.0.808
Q14In your opinion, it is a satisfying step for CL promotion to add Chinese to different degree programs.0.823
Q15There should be class discussions in CL during CL learning, avoiding code-switching.0.794
Q16CL is promoted by developing interschool and community programs through stakeholders’ sponsorship.0.798

PCQ17CL learning can cause language imperialism in your province.0.8260.8450.646
Q18In your opinion, CL learning will affect your local culture.0.793
Q19CL teaching in Pakistan by local teachers is challenging in CL promotion.0.791