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Re:Why fewer university students are studying Mandarin by SalmoShalazar on Friday August 25, 2023 @09:40PM (#37269137)
I can’t help but think that if you’re doing business in China from abroad, it’s good to know Mandarin. Seems like a weird take to claim there’s zero value in it.
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Re:Why fewer university students are studying Mandarin by dahdum on Friday August 25, 2023 @10:27PM (#37269394)
It's definitely hyperbole, but the core idea that learning Chinese is rapidly becoming less useful for Westerners is fair. It'd be a fantastic idea if you live in BRICS and friends though. I expect China to essentially dominate that group for the rest of my lifetime, at the least.
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Re:Why fewer university students are studying Mandarin by nradov on Friday August 25, 2023 @11:55PM (#37269815)
You really think that China is going to dominate India? Come on.
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Re:Why fewer university students are studying Mandarin by PrimeMcFly on Saturday August 26, 2023 @03:14AM (#37270533)
Definitely. China is significantly more unified and several steps ahead in most important areas.
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Re:Why fewer university students are studying Mandarin by nradov on Saturday August 26, 2023 @10:46AM (#37273375)
China is several steps behind in demographics.
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