Bank's Chief China Economist speaks out during IOM visit
Language provision for Mandarin would help the Isle of Man build trade links with the Asian powerhouse.
That's the belief of the ICBC Standard Bank's Chief China Economist, Jinny Yan.
She made the comments whilst on a whistle-stop visit to the Island last week.
Ms Yan delivered a seminar in Douglas on the Chinese economy - and says some Chinese language programmes on the Island could reap benefits.
Working hard 'no longer enough to afford to buy a home'
Council's housing chair warns political attitudes to housing are outdated
Treasury writes off £340,000 in benefits overpayments in three years
Last year saw a lower amount written off but a similar number of cases
Manxman to return to service following repairs
Steam Packet says technical issue has now been resolved
Discussions ongoing over meningitis B vaccine rollout
Speaking with Public Health as jabs offered to students in the UK