Language and electronics: the coming global tongue
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English has become a world language, spoken by more people as a second language than any other. Factors causing this include the rise of Internet usage coupled with the historical expansion of the UK as a colonial power, and the commercial dominance of the US with its English-based products.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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The minister of arbitrary power
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The role of Chinese telecommunications minister, Wu Jichuan, is examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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Lee up, Li down
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The performance of Singapore Telecom and PCCW are compared and examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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