A town in northern Portugal has made Chinese obligatory for 8- and 9-year old school children, in order to boost the kids’ abilities for future competition in the thriving Chinese market.
Sao Joao da Madeira, with only 20,000 residents, is regarded as the country’s shoe capital, specializing in luxurious footwear.
The authorities there are sure that a good command of Mandarin will ensure a foothold for the Portuguese in China.
"Chinese is the key which will open the doors to the world's biggest market," Dilma Nantes, Sao Joao da Madeira's city councilor on education, said.
The children also seem to enjoy learning Chinese and dream of visiting China. Full story...
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Sao Joao da Madeira, with only 20,000 residents, is regarded as the country’s shoe capital, specializing in luxurious footwear.
The authorities there are sure that a good command of Mandarin will ensure a foothold for the Portuguese in China.
"Chinese is the key which will open the doors to the world's biggest market," Dilma Nantes, Sao Joao da Madeira's city councilor on education, said.
The children also seem to enjoy learning Chinese and dream of visiting China. Full story...
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