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May I translate your order?
Reuters reports on more linguistic changes being made in China in preparation for the Olympics.
If officials have their way, local newspapers reported on Wednesday, English-speaking visitors will be able to order "beef and ox tripe in chili sauce," an appetizer, rather than "husband and wife's lung slice."(SUZANNE)
Tags: China, Chinese, food, Olympic Games, Olympics
June 19, 2008
