Pulcheria Chung, 18 St Mary's Canossian College
Hong Kong is an international city, so education institutions should live up to this image.
About a quarter of the world's population speak English and the language is recognised in 75 countries.
The Chinese language doesn't have such widespread appeal.
Using English as the medium of instruction will help the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to attract talented overseas students and top academics. This will give it a competitive edge and facilitate exchange programmes with famous universities from around the world.
With a sound knowledge of English, students will be well-equipped to cope with challenges in an international environment. The University of Hong Kong uses English as the medium of instruction, so CUHK students need to maintain their competitiveness.
This is in the interest of all students, regardless of their backgrounds.
