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Tips for Working with a Chinese Interpreter

A majority of western business people who have business in China or with Chinese companies have worked with an interpreter. Most often, the interpreter will be a native of China. This can be helpful or problematic depending on how you handle your... ...full story at Success Stories

from Success Stories on Thu, Jun 11 2009

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