English is defined as a foreign language in China, for it is not widely used of communication in government, media, etc.
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- In 1985, the Peoples Republic of China made English the main foreign language in education.
- 中国大学MOOC: In 1985, the Peoples Republic of China made English the main foreign language in education.
- 中国大学MOOC: What is the most common used model accent for learners of English as a foreign or second language?
- English is widely used ______ business _____ business people.
- How has Russian been surpassed by English in China in the twentieth century? （ ） A: Since the late 1950s, the first foreign language has been English. B: English has always been the first foreign language since 1949. C: Russian was the first foreign language from 1949 until the relationship with Russia deteriorated. D: Even during those periods when English was officially classified as being the language of suspect forces, many educated and urban Chinese maintained a wish to learn it.