Whereas the tone of Li language is lactation-style, that is, most of the tones generate from one or two basic tones.

而黎语声调则是滋乳式的，大多数声调是从一两个基础声调产生出来的。

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Hence, the tone of Li language couldn't form the corresponding relation with the Kam-Tai language.

因此，黎语声调无法和大陆上的壮侗语形成对应。

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Leading newspapers strike a tone of cautious optimism over Mr Li's attempt at solving border disputes and reducing the trade deficit.

BBC: Indian media: Ties with Beijing