Nearly 70% of Chinese poeple are native speakers of Mandarin, making it the most widely spoken language in the world. It has been China’s official language since the time of the Ming Dynasty.

China is one of the cradles of human civilisation. It is the birthplace of martial arts, products like paper, silk, porcelain and fireworks, religions like Taoism and Confucianism, and, more recently, international technology giants like Lenovo and Huawei. Given China’s increasing growth and potential, the ability to speak Mandarin will open countless doors.