Vladivostok Mayor Criticizes Council Member's Cantonese Use


Vladivostok Mayor Criticizes Council Member's Cantonese Use

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Vladivostok Mayor Criticizes Council Member's Cantonese Use

The city boss of Vladivostok is not happy. He does not like what a city member did. The member spoke to people in a different language.

The city boss wants everyone to use one language. He says only one language is official in the area. This language is the main language of China.

A person who speaks for the city said something. Using a different language can make problems. It can make it hard for people to talk.

Because of this, the member got a punishment. He will be hit many times with a stick. This is the rule from the city.

A newspaper said the member did not want to talk. Later, he said he did not like the language rules. He said he would talk to the big boss.


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Why is the city boss of Vladivostok unhappy?

He is unhappy because a city member spoke to people in a different language.

What language does the city boss want everyone to use?

He wants everyone to use the main language of China.

What punishment did the member receive?

The member will be hit many times with a stick.


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