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A viral social media post from a Chinese math teacher sparks debate

A viral social media post from a Chinese math teacher sparks debate over making English optional in schools across China especially as AI translation improves

TL;DRChinese math teacher's viral post reignites debate on whether English should remain mandatory in schools.

Why it matters: AI translation improvements could reshape language education priorities and geopolitical soft power dynamics globally.

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.

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