Hong Kong IB summer analyst tips

Hi folks! I'm a sophomore who managed to get interviews at some BBs in Hong Kong. I have about a month to prepare and I wanted to know how I should invest my time. I have two choices :

1)Improve my Chinese .As a Chinese American I have intermediate Chinese level ( speak without any accent , can read basic stuff)

2) learn financial modelling ( comps, LBO, m&as)

I already have strong knowledge in accounting, financial statements and DCF Valuation.

Given my hardcore schedule ( majoring in hard STEM field ) I only have to time to do one of those. What do you guys think I should do? Thank you very much for your time

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