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In the Age of A.I., Some in China Wonder if Learning English Is Worth the Trouble

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A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.

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  1. 2026-09-16 04:01 · New York Times AI
    In the Age of A.I., Some in China Wonder if Learning English Is Worth the Trouble

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