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China English and the Use of English in China: Present and Prospects

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China English in World Englishes

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The last chapter concludes that China English has become an eye-catching social phenomenon in China and may influence Asia.

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He, D. (2020). China English and the Use of English in China: Present and Prospects. In: China English in World Englishes. Asia in Transition, vol 10. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8187-8_5

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