Bilingual nation, modern nation: is it 2030 yet? English policy in Taiwan has long been wide-ranging, with the government quietly investing in many different programs. Why is Taiwan implementing this massive program to make the nation bilingual within a decade? A HUNGER FOR MODERNITYThe other force driving this policy is Taiwan’s ardent desire to be seen, not just as a nation, but as a modern nation. Ditto for the “Bilingual by 2030” policy.

Source: Taipei Times December 06, 2020 15:56 UTC