Comment: Indonesia tries to embrace Chinese language but problems persist

A barongsai (lion dance) performer entertains passengers at Kota Station in West Jakarta. To celebrate Imlek, commuter line operator PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia has staged barongsai performances on its trains. - JP

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): With China’s growing global clout, many people around the world are increasingly realising the importance of understanding China better.

In countries where China’s investments are expanding such as South Korea and Africa, interest in learning Chinese is booming. They believe mastering the language will help them understand Chinese norms, culture and policies, which will help them to interact with China.