And plus, why would the fact that he spoke in stilted English, with stilted wording, why would such a successful businessman who had been in the US for many decades at that point have had the slightest impediment?

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Despite saying he only understand about half what he read in English, he did not use a translator and spoke to the judge in English.

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When he arrived in New York he spoke no English.

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When he arrived in the UK, he spoke no English and was quickly arrested by police.

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Defence barrister Sam Mainds said Wang would face a difficult time in prison as he spoke barely any English.

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He spoke perfect English and looked to be in his 50s.

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Throughout the interview he spoke to me in his sometimes halting but expressive English.

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He spoke English and soon was helping out in the wards.

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