English is widely taught as a foreign language in China, and many Chinese students begin learning English in primary or middle school. The level of English proficiency also varies across regions, with larger cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen having a higher concentration of English speakers compared to smaller cities or rural areas.
Some estimates suggest that the number of English speakers in China could be as high as 100 million, including those with basic or intermediate proficiency. However, the majority of Chinese people still do not speak English, and the primary language spoken in China remains Mandarin Chinese.