THE SPREAD OF MANDARIN CHINESE AS A GLOBAL LANGUAGE

Sunny Ifeanyi Odinye

Abstract


In the past centuries, Latin was the global language. It was promoted by the Catholic
Church. In the recent past, French was once a global language. It was promoted by the
French government. The British government promoted English in the 19th and 20th
centuries. The English language has remained the global language without a serious
contender. However, in 21st century, China is seriously promoting the Mandarin Chinese
language, and it is now contending with the English language. The Chinese government
is using the Confucius Institute as a vehicle in promoting the Mandarin Chinese language
around the world. This study argues that although the English language is still the major
global language, the Mandarin Chinese language is challenging it and hoping to replace it
in the future. The Chinese government is committed to promoting and spreading of the
Mandarin Chinese language around the world.


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