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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read several of the comments regarding Chinese as a language specifically used in Asian business dealings.  Obviously, posters have limited their vision to Asian/American dealings.

My African-American child has been studying Chinese for 8 years with the goal towards somewhat fluency by the time graduating from college in four years.  There are many avenues where a Chinese speaking African-American can have a tremendous advantage.

Looking at the bigger picture, I have directed my AA child towards China's increasing financial role and building of physical structures in Africa.  There is absolutely no doubt that the knowledge of the language and culture (Africa and Chinese) will be a strong advantage should my AA child decide to work with American or any company who, along with China, are working with Africa.

It's the bigger global picture!![/quote]

I'm during the same thing for the exact same reason. I've lived in China, tons of Africans there, especially Nigerians and Ghanians learning to speak mandarin, fairly quickly too. I don't know how they do it.[/quote]+1[/quote]

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