As a young person and a product of our bilingual education, my view is that Chinese is not a dreadful language to BE avoided at all costs.

我本身是受双语教育的年轻人，对这课题的看法是：华文绝不是洪水猛兽。

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In view of our colonial past and racial mix, English has been the dominant language of administration, business and education, and the vehicle of communication among the various races here.

因为我们的殖民地背景和多元种族社会，英语长期以来都是官方、经商和教育的主要语言，也是各族赖以沟通的语言。

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