Chinese characters revision to take public opinion into account

[Francis Hult]

China View

 

Chinese characters revision to take public opinion into account 

 

A Chinese education official said Thursday authorities would "seriously consider public will" in deciding on the revision of 44 Chinese characters after the move triggered widespread controversy. 

 

Li Yuming, director of the Language and Words Information Administration Department of the Education Ministry, said authorities would "handle gingerly" and "would not work against the will of the people" in deciding whether to adjust the writing of the Chinese characters. 

 

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http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-09/03/content_11992314.htm

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