Posted 11/24/2023, 12:30:08 PM
China's English Skills Ranking Drops While Hong Kong's Rises to Top Spot in China
- Mainland China fell 20 places to 82nd in EF Education First's 2023 English Proficiency Index rankings among 113 countries and regions
- The drop contrasts with Hong Kong's rise to 29th place and top spot for English skills in China
- While some see it reflecting worse relations with the West, English still widely used for work and trade
- Waning English skills across Asia attributed to fewer East Asian students in US and shifting attitudes
- For China's global business aspirations, lack of English skills not seen as a major obstacle currently