Should Chinese schools demote English as a core subject?
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A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English is beneficial for the country and career.A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English benefits the country and one's career.
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Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post01:00first to report
Calls to reduce English’s status as a core subject in China’s education system have resurfaced after an internet-famous maths teacher urged the country to end “worshipping foreign things”. The controversy has revived a long-running debate over the role of English in Chinese schools. The argument came to life again after Tang Jiafeng, a maths teacher known for coaching students through the national postgraduate entrance exam, said on social media that children, parents and schools had devoted...
Wed, 9 September 2026
2 reports- DW Top Stories19:34edited after publishing
A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English benefits the country and one's career.
- DW Top Stories19:34
A call to downgrade English in Chinese schools is fueling discussion over its value for students, careers and China's global competitiveness in the age of AI.