Debate rages over axing English plan

Beijing: A national political adviser’s proposal that English be dropped as a core subject for Chinese primary and secondary school students has triggered heated discussion among experts and netizens.

In a proposal to the ongoing two sessions – the annual meetings of the country’s top legislature and top political advisory body – Xu Jin, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference said that English should not be a core subject like Chinese and Maths and more course hours should be given to improving students’ skills in physical education, music and art.