Chinese students make up about 30 per cent of America’s international student population. Photo: Xinhua
Opinion
Opinion
SCMP Editorial
Complaining about another’s language is narrow-minded
A professor in the United States has been forced to step down over her criticism of Chinese students speaking in their native language on campus
While it is not racist to suggest that gaining proficiency in English will increase a student’s opportunities in the US, it surely is when efforts are made to silence people speaking in their native tongue