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.

For example, business has become a favourite subject among university students. Without English, they would lag behind.

Oliver Kwan, 18 Delia School of Canada

Considering that CUHK is currently bilingual, switching to an English-based curriculum would be a step back.

I cannot understand why people are jumping on the 'English bandwagon'. It's true that the language is widely used throughout the world and most of the information on the internet is in English.

But by switching to English, CUHK will be lowering the Chinese language to second-class status.

The Chinese language has a rich tradition. If the medium of instruction is changed, students will lose the opportunity to broaden their horizons.

Moreover, such a move would not make sense. Why would you use English to teach a subject such as Chinese history?

Since Hong Kong doesn't have a large number of university students from overseas, why should CUHK change a system that suits the majority of its undergraduates?

With its bilingual policy, CUHK is enjoying the best of both worlds - it has acknowledged the importance of Chinese heritage while accepting the practicality of English.

Why fix something that isn't broken?