The English language is pretty much the global language now, but there are a number of facts surrounding it that may very well surprise people. Take China as a prime example because that one country has more English-speaking individuals than the whole of the United States.
That is quite mind-boggling, but then it makes more sense when you stop to really think about the population dynamics. You must remember that China has over one billion inhabitants, which is several times bigger than the United States. With that in mind, it becomes easier understand how this could all happen, but considering it is not their native language, it does make it a bit more spectacular.