Wasit: A Chinese student, Tian Xiping, has successfully obtained a master's degree in Arabic language from the College of Arts at Wasit University. This academic achievement marks the first master's thesis by a Chinese student under the "Study in Iraq" initiative.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Dr. Mohammed Al-Zaidi, the Scientific Assistant at the College of Arts, shared that Tian Xiping's thesis, titled 'The Influence of the Arabic Language on the Languages of Northwest China', was awarded a very good high grade. In addition to his academic pursuits, Xiping is employed by an oil company in Wasit Governorate, where he managed to balance his professional obligations with his studies to fulfill the requirements for his degree.