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Save Chinglish

German multimedia producer, Oliver Radtke is on a mission to save Chinglish. He first discovered the odd and wonderful world of Chinglish in 2000 in a Shanghai cab, where he saw a curious sign reading: "Don't forget to carry your thing."

Nine years later, he has written two popular books on the subject, and is working hard to preserve China's special brand of English for generations to come.

The Chinese authorities think Chinglish is an embarrassment that must be wiped out at all costs, but Radtke disagrees, saying the "language" should be preserved. And reading some of the best examples, I have to agree with him.

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