Here's why:
* Number of speakers: It has over 1.1 billion speakers worldwide, making it the language with the largest number of native speakers.
* Official language: Mandarin is the official language of China, Taiwan, and Singapore, and is also spoken in many other countries and regions.
While English is often considered the "global language" due to its prominence in international business, media, and diplomacy, Mandarin Chinese has the largest number of speakers globally.