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Where is Cantonese widely used in education and media?

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Cantonese is widely used in education and media in the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.1

In Macau, most students receive instruction in Cantonese, which is the primary language of primary education and secondary education. Additionally, local radio and television stations in Macau broadcast programs in Cantonese.23

In Hong Kong, Cantonese is the common spoken language and is almost universally understood. While both Chinese and English are official languages, Cantonese serves as a central medium for communication in the region.4