Conclusion: If you are interested in Asian languages, you should study Chinese language at first.
If you are interested in the differences between China and other Asian countries, I think it is easier to start learning them from reading this article.
Key differences between China and Japan
Related contents:
1. Note 129 How to understand pinyin of Chinese language - 听得懂汉语拼音的方法
2. The video version of this episode: [Note 058] Learn Chinese language to learn other Asian language.
