In Brookline, Massachusetts, there is a public school where learning Mandarin is mandatory.
Economists predict that by the time these five year olds enter the job market, China will be the world’s second-largest economy.
"If we want to be doing business in China, we are going to need students who can function in Chinese and understand Chinese culture," said Vivian Stewart, vice president of the Asia Society.
Meanwhile, China has embarked on a project to spread the Chinese language around the world.
In cooperation with universities in various countries, they plan to open 100 "Confucius Institutes" specializing in Chinese education.
What about Malaysia, part of the plan?
You bet.
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