Mandarin education plan riles Tibetans

[Francis Hult]

Asia Times Online

 

Mandarin education plan riles Tibetans

 

The Chinese government's plan to introduce Mandarin as the language of education in Tibetan schools has prompted protests by Tibetans at home and abroad, over fears this will lead to the decline of the Tibetan culture. However, there is also a belief that only by learning the national language can Tibetans in China improve their economic and social status.

 

Full story:

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/LK04Ad02.html

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