"Boy, " he later laments, "we need a lot more Chinese speakers in this country" a point underscored by the fact that he isn't one himself.

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The number of Chinese speakers on the island is small.

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The photos on the menu at Shin Yeh (which has branches at 34-1 Shuangcheng Street and elsewhere in Taipei) make it easy for non-Chinese-speakers to order.

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Hong Kong's 6.3 million people are 95% Chinese, the majority speakers of the Cantonese dialect.

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Ms. STEWART: We have many speakers of Chinese in this country, both from heritage background and those who've taken it as undergraduates.

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For example, a few speakers suggested making Chinese food available at hotels.

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"Two speakers, English and Chinese, will be able to communicate live without having to use the phrasebook or dictionary, " said Mr Davydov.

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