Why You Should Learn Chinese

I recently read an article that can be found at here. The Chinese language is an increasingly important language, listed below are some reasons why you should learn it!

• Over 1.2 billion people speak the Chinese Language. It is spoken by one out of every five people on earth, more than any other language in the world.
  
• The Chinese civilization is over 6000 years. Learning the language is the key to explore and appreciate the cumulative knowledge and experience of one the world's oldest and exquisite cultures.
  
• China is fast becoming a dominant player in the international economic and financial system of this century. When China joined the WTO, it created huge demands for a greater understanding and trading with the world's fastest growing nation
  
• The United States government designated America's relations with China as one of the most important foreign policy issues. Ever-broadening U.S./ China relations in various business fields increased the importance of Chinese presence in American communities.
  
• Chinese is one of the four "critical languages" for Americans. Understanding and proficiency in the Chinese language are of critical importance to the United States in economic advantages and opportunities.
  
• Chinese communities in all countries around the world, play many important and vital roles. These include: Science, Business, Education, Arts, and many more. Learning the Chinese language benefits you greatly in being able to communicate with and better understand the members of any Chinese community wherever you are in the world.
  
• Learning Chinese not only satisfies your desire to grasp a foreign language, it also becomes the greatest asset to your career advancement. The opportunities for government and business careers, as well as for scientific, scholarly and cultural exchanges are virtually mushrooming and you are standing on the threshold of a booming and expanding Chinese economy. You can be part of that exciting ride!