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Different versions of Chinese characters are in use today by speakers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and mainland China. This San Francisco Gate article describes the ongoing debate over which should be used in Chinese foreign- and heritage-language education. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/05/08/MNGJLINAOP1.DTL&hw=schools&sn=002&sc=809

The number of Chinese language programs in Michigan is rising rapidly, thanks to in part to hard work at Michigan State University and funding from the Chinese government. This Detroit News article highlights several new programs, including online classes for teen and adult learners and a bilingual preschool. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060510/SCHOOLS/605100395/1026
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