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Some of the workers, who spend four weeks at a time at the isolated station — where temperatures can fall as low as minus 60 Celsius (minus 76 Fahrenheit) — have duly taken up Mandarin.
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The latest "Transformers" movie, which features Chinese locations, actors and products, has so far earned almost as much in China as in the United States, driven by a record number of screenings for a foreign movie.
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People's Daily online just carried a story highlighting 12 "hot phrases" used by President Xi over the past few years.
Read MoreAll races encouraged to learn Chinese language
"In the PPPM, we describe our dream to make Chinese as the third language... it was obvious. So we would encourage everyone to learn the language." Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong said.
Read More8 out of 10 New Zealand parents want kids to learn Mandarin – survey
A new survey shows eight out of 10 New Zealanders think children should learn a second language at school, with Mandarin being the most popular choice. The finding is part of a study into Kiwis' perceptions of people from Asia.
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