A study on the coupling mechanism between intercultural identity and Chinese language learning motivation of African students in china

China and Africa have a long history of interaction and close cooperation. The friendly relations between China and Africa have contributed significantly to developing China-Africa educational cooperation, with more and more African students coming to China to study. In the process of second language learning, learners' motivation and intercultural identity of the target language impact the learning of the target language. Intercultural identity and language proficiency are essential factors for international students in adaptation. This study aims to investigate the intercultural identity and Chinese language learning motivation of African students studying in China. By analyzing the effects of integrative motivation, instrumental motivation, intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation on intercultural identity, we put forward suggestions to enhance intercultural identity to enhance students' motivation to learn the Chinese language.