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It seems to be based on an assumption that the world will learn Chinese, which is highly unlikely.
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How can one talk to someone who doesn't speak the same langauge?
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Wave your hands around, point and shout.
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Interesting that it was written in the English language.
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Wave your hands around, point and shout.
That techique is still widely used.
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Interesting that it was written in the English language.
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