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Shanghai standardizes usage of language on public signs
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<i class="gmail-source"> Source: Xinhua</i>|<i class="gmail-time"> 2018-08-30 21:31:26</i>|<i class="editor gmail-domPcc">Editor: Yamei</i>
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<p>SHANGHAI, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai is further standardizing
language usage on signs in the city's public spaces and scenic areas,
aiming to bring more convenience for both locals and tourists.</p>
<p>Local authorities and philologists inspected Mandarin and
English-language signs at the city's scenic areas, star-rated hotels,
and tourist information centers, on Thursday, aiming to discover and
correct mistakes.</p>
<p>Shanghai has continuously strengthened the standard usage of both
Mandarin and English on public signs. However, there are still some
incorrect words and misleading phrases.</p>
<p>Accurate signs and polite manners will help enhance living and
traveling experiences in the city, according to Zhu Ye, deputy director
of the National Center for Foreign Language Planning and Policy at
Shanghai International Studies University.</p>
<p>Statistics showed that nearly 4.3 million overseas travelers and
about 100 million domestic tourists visited Shanghai in the first half
of 2018. </p>
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