This programme in many ways is exciting. Chinese is a tonal language; the meaning of each word changes with the tone used. Its writing is uniquely artistic; needs no letters but iconographic characters. Its learning curve is shallow; easy to speak within weeks, at worst months. The programme explores the world’s most widely spoken language with over a billion speakers, treating Chinese politics, history, culture, geography and economy with so much finesse. With the increasing importance of China in world politics and global economy, a programme in Chinese can only be a gateway to economic freedom, with guaranteed careers in diplomacy, translation and interpreting, journalism, and many more