There has never been a more important time to learn Chinese. If you’re not yet convinced, though, maybe this list will. And, yes, this list is serious.
- One-fifth of all the people on Earth speak Chinese. If you want to best communicate with that billion or so people, learning their language is your best bet.
- Chinese isn’t just spoken in China and Taiwan. Large communities of people all around Asia speak it, too. If you plan to travel to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Indonesia, it’s a skill that could come in handy.
- China is the second largest economy in the world. If you plan to have a career in anything, there’s a good chance you’ll be dealing with their people at some point.
- Being a massive economy, China is bound to play a major role in future world affairs. You may want to understand what those people on TV are saying sometimes, instead of relying on the condensed English interpretation.
- Many Western companies do business in China. Some even have fixed assets and long-term investments there. If a company you want to work for is one of them, knowing Chinese could be your ace in the hole.
- Over the next few years, dealing with Chinese people will be a critical business skill. Wouldn’t you like to be endowed with such a sparkling item in your resume?
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