Explain the dialama of French education in Vietnam
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Three problems faced by the French in the sphere of education in Vietnam wereThe French were in dilemma as to how much education was to be imparted to the Vietnamese. The French feared that if the Vietnamese become highly educated, they will begin to question the colonial domination. The French working in Vietnam also feared that highly educated Vietnamese may take away their jobs.Another problem which the French faced in the sphere of education was that the elites in Vietnam were deeply influenced by Chinese culture. So, to strengthen their power, the French had to counter Chinese influence.The French also had to decide if they need to use French or the native language as a medium of instruction. While some people supported French as a medium of instruction, the others opposed it.