What is the most common language spoken in Asia?

The most common language spoken in Asia, by far, is Mandarin Chinese.

Here's why:

* Number of Speakers: Mandarin Chinese has over 1 billion speakers, making it the world's most spoken language.

* Geographic Distribution: It is the official language of China, Singapore, and Taiwan, and is spoken by significant populations in Malaysia, Indonesia, and other Southeast Asian countries.

While other languages like Hindi, Bengali, and English have significant numbers of speakers in Asia, Mandarin Chinese's vast number and geographic reach make it the most prevalent.