A viral social media post by a Chinese math teacher resurfaces a debate over making English optional in schools across China, as AI translation tools improve
A math teacher's viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.
English serves as a practical tool for global communication and scientific research, yet it should not be over-prioritized in basic education. This debate is not about scrapping English entirely. It calls for balanced subject weighting, so more focus can go to local history and n…