China Daily reports that more than 300 million Chinese already are studying English—nearly one quarter of the country’s population. And in the next five years,

China Daily reports that more than 300 million Chinese already are studying English—nearly one quarter of the country’s population. And in the next five years, all schools will begin teaching English in kindergarten, and all state employees younger than 40 will be required to master at least 1,000 English phrases.