The Global Times – Staff Writer
“An international school in Shanghai is using Chinese lunar new year as an occasion to highlight to its multicultural student body the importance of learning Putonghua. According to the school, it is crucial in today’s globalized society for every international student, regardless of their nationality, to become fluent in the common language of this rising superpower. Throughout the world, whether in fashion, technology, business or politics, China is showing its vast impact, and international schools in Shanghai want their graduates to be at the center of this global phenomenon. “China is becoming an economic and social leader in the world, so learning and understanding the Chinese language and culture is crucial for success in almost every future career,” explained Helena Hicks, director of Chinese Studies at Wellington College International Shanghai.”(more)