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Chinese lawmaker proposes removing English as core subject
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Is English really that important? A Chinese lawmaker at the two sessions has proposed removing English as a core subject for Chinese students receiving compulsory education, triggering heated discussion on Chinese social media.
The proposal was made by Xu Jin, a member of the Central Committee of the Jiusan Society and also a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). It has also been proposed by other lawmakers in previous years.
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