The English Enigma: A Core Subject Under Siege Tang Jiafeng, a Chinese math teacher, has reignited a long running discussion about the role of English in education by suggesting that it be demoted from its core subject status in schools.
This debate highlights China's obsession with Western languages and cultures. The phenomenon of "worshipping foreign things" is not new to China.
For decades, the country has been trying to balance its rich cultural heritage with the demands of globalization.