English speakers really showing themselves in here, huh? I get it, English is my native language too, and it's definitely convenient for us that others have to learn the language I already know, but you're being very hypocritical when you say things like "why do I have to learn Chinese?!" You're also missing the point of the move because this story is about removing the obligation to learn another language. Yes, English is currently the dominant language in a number of areas, but then so was German in the scientific world over a century ago. These things can change, and if that scares you, then I would like you to ask yourself why.
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Chinese will never be useful for these purposes, because China is not an open country, and it never will be.. so the language will not be at the center of common global efforts toward anything.. it is a stupid fascist fantasy.. stupid and childish..
What do you mean by "open country"?
perhaps you cannot even imagine what that is, which is exactly my point.. you have suffered under a repressive regime, and are unaware of its effects on you and your loved ones.. it's very sad to see from the outside..
the Chinese people have always been wise and strong.. it's unfortunate that their government is so weak and incapable.. measures like this one at the University are always a sign of weakness..
and frankly it's amazing you bring up German in this context.. the entire world stopped learning to speak it precisely because they began behaving in this way.. it became shameful to speak German.. German speaking immigrants in the US wouldn't allow their children to learn it at home.. my own grandmother was one of them..
the Germans all speak very fluent English now, like everyone else..
and England and the US remain open countries..
hi Canada and Australia we love you too
I have suffered under a repressive regime? You mean the USA? It is very sad to see indeed, but not in the way you think. I've got news for you: a lot of people around the world are tired of the USA's shit but you don't notice because you don't think you're affected by the USA's repressive global world order. In fact, you probably don't even think it exists and that the USA only stands for truth, justice, and democracy.
The goal of this is clearly
- to garner pro chinese nationalist public support
- to prevent your smartest students from seeing better opportunities outside of the country
There is no small number of highly educated chinese that leave the country.
They didn't ban learning English though. They can still learn it if they want. Plenty of country's universities don't have such a requirement.
What about
- Reduce the overwhelming academic requirements on students?
Right? They don't need to, not that the opportunity isn't there.
Sounds like the best way to cripple your scientific and tech sector.