These billionaires' kids are learning something most Australians are not

According to ABC News Australia, the children of several prominent billionaires—including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Donald Trump—are learning Mandarin Chinese. Experts say the trend is no surprise, given China's rise as an economic and political power. While most Australians don't speak the language, it appears the world's wealthiest families see it as essential for their children's futures.

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