“China is expected to become one of the world’s leading economies. So why are pupils still learning French rather than Mandarin?” an article in the Independent asks:
“The British Council has historically promoted Britain in China,” says Carol Rennie, the secretary of the British Association for Chinese Studies. “Now, we all ought to be making sure Britain is equipped to deal with China. At least in 50 years’ time we will have the satisfaction of saying we were right.”
