Survey: Half of Russians Believe Chinese Demand Will Be Equal to English
TASS, Moscow - A survey conducted by the National Research University Higher School of Economics in Russia shows that 50% of Russians believe that the demand for Chinese will be equal to that of English in five years.
The National Research University Higher School of Economics stated, "According to a survey conducted on the online campus of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, 27% of Russians (a quarter) believe that Chinese is the most promising language for their career. Additionally, 50% of people believe that the demand for Chinese will be equal to that of English in five years."
It should be noted that people of all ages and from all walks of life are increasingly interested in learning Chinese and Chinese culture. For example, children are learning Chinese, believing that proficiency in Chinese will be an important advantage in the future. For adults, the main motivations are: career demands related to developing business contacts and cooperation projects, or interest in Chinese culture, history, and philosophy, as well as the desire to gain new knowledge and skills.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1851516263638023/
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