And at a seminar in Mandarin in July, Tang reportedly noted that 80% of Chinese Singaporeans speak Mandarin.

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Officers who can speak Mandarin and Cantonese are also on hand, police said.

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Her mother, who doesn't speak Mandarin, stared at Happy uncomprehendingly.

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They advanced much more quickly than if they had tried to climb the career ladder in the U.S. One young woman who works in financial services is already doing deals with senior Chinese executives even though she doesn't speak Mandarin.

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As a member of the Republican Party, which is generally considered favorable to business and China, and a Mandarin speaker, Ambassador Huntsman is well qualified to speak on the subject.

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