We will:-» Create a $10 million fund for schools to establish or enhance Asian language programmes, especially focussing on Mandarin. -» Prioritise Mandarin, as the trading relationship between New Zealand and China has grown exponentially in recent years, with trade quadrupling since 2008 and China now our second largest export market. -» Invest in programmes where primary and secondary schools work together so that kids can continue to learn languages throughout their school life.
in favour of international cooperation with other countries, for example mentions the need for aid to developing countries, or global governance