Want to learn Chinese or another Asian language? Start having real, practical conversations with expert tutors on Preply: http://preply.sjv.io/DWGzyj Get 50% off your first lesson with our discount code: ASIANBOSS50 For decades, China was obsessed with learning English, which became a major part of its notoriously competitive national college entrance exam. But in recent years, Chinese universities have increasingly begun cutting back on or even eliminating their English degree programs altogether. So what’s behind this dramatic reversal? In this deep dive, ASIAN BOSS explores why China is rethinking the importance of English education and what this could mean for the future of foreign-language learning in China and around the world. Livestream guest submission: https://forms.gle/4AJo154Ho6fX5dDM7 You can now be featured in our livestream! We want to hear directly from people with real, lived experience across Asia as a way to discover interesting insights and fact-check our future episodes. For our next China-related episode, we want to hear from those living in China who want to brainstorm and discuss future topics. Fill out the form with your video intro and tell us what kind of insights you have to share, and you may hear directly from Stephen! 00:00 - Intro 06:25 - Chapter 1: English Fever 19:18 - Chapter 2: The English Paradox 34:39 - Chapter 3: The End of English? Follow us on social media: TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@asianbossmedia Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/asianbossmedia Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/asianboss X ► https://x.com/asianbossmedia