Globalization and competition

Globalization and competition

I don't understand why Indonesian people who are facing the globalization era, which will be marked by tough competition, especially after the year 2000, are still not given the chance to learn foreign languages through television. This is evidenced by the fact that Spanish, Chinese and other foreign films are dubbed in the Indonesian language.

How can we, the people of Indonesia, be expected to compete with businesspeople from other countries such as China or Taiwan. China could become one of the most prosperous countries in the future and become a leading nation in trade in Southeast Asia. Chinese can be taught in the cheapest way, i.e through television.

Also it is ironic that, after 50 years of independence, some Indonesians still show anti-Chinese sentiments. It seems that nation building is still a far cry while such feelings still exist.

JONGKY SURJOPRANOTO

Jakarta