2. What is a ‘global trade language’?
What are some global trade languages?
Why are they considered future global trade
languages?
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5. Chinese characters are logograms used in the writing of
Chinese and some other Asian languages.
Chinese characters constitute the oldest continuously
used system of writing in the world.
Chinese characters are among the most widely adopted
writing systems in the world.
Chinese characters had experienced several times of
evolution before they took the present form.
6. Dominant Global Language
Easy to understand
Information Easily Available
Trade Simplified
Use of Internet for Business
7. Global Economy
Export & Import
Business
Tourism Learning
Employment prospects
8. Number of people who speak it
Aesthetic qualities of ‘beauty, clarity of expression
Literary tradition and power
Ease of learning
Economy & Trade
Technology
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categories. Language policy, 6(1), 3-26.Aesthetic qualities of ‘beauty,
clarity of expression.
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