Chinese Professor Proposes Removing English as Core Subject in Schools
Tang Jiafeng, a Chinese mathematics professor, has sparked debate by calling for English to be removed as a core subject in China's education system. He argues that excessive focus on English diverts resources and time from mastering the native language and that English should be treated merely as a tool. Tang criticizes the cultural reverence for Western languages and highlights that English may be irrelevant for many students' future careers. The discussion arises amid ongoing changes in educational priorities in China.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, english. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 10 Sept, 03:28 am. Other outlets followed.