{
  "id": 6468012,
  "title": "China: English to be removed as a graded core subject?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/china-english-to-be-removed-as-a-graded-core-subject-6468012",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T19:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW News",
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/china-english-to-be-removed-as-a-graded-core-subject/a-79199629?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English is beneficial for the country and career.",
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        "title": "China: English to be removed as a graded core subject?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/china-english-to-be-removed-as-a-graded-core-subject",
        "published": "2026-09-09T19:34:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}