The results for cities, countries and employees are all based on the EF Education First English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), a survey of 1.7 million adults around the world.
"English proficiency is a key factor that determines where multinationals in high-growth, knowledge-based sectors choose to locate their regional hubs around the world," says Michael Lu, EF Senior Vice President.
Lu added: "The Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai place only 19th and 21st in the survey. The language skills gap could make it harder for them to compete with Tokyo and Singapore, the highest-placed cities in Asia, as international financial centers. However, as these cities prosper, their English levels may improve rapidly.
EF Education First (EF) was established in 1965 with the mission to break down the barriers of language, culture and geography. With 400 schools and offices in 55 countries, EF specializes in language learning, educational travel, academic degrees, and cultural exchange programs.
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