ISTANBUL Interest in learning Chinese is on the rise in Türkiye , driven by the country’s deepening economic ties with China and growing opportunities for Chinese-speaking professionals. One recent development contributing to this trend is Chinese automotive giant BYD’s plans to start production in the western province of Manisa. BYD, a major electric vehicle manufacturer, will establish a production line in Manisa with a capacity of 150,000 vehicles and employ approximately 2,500 workers.