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China calling - and Singapore lawyers heed with ni hao!

Being on the same page with language helps build rapport, say lawyers

Tay Peck Gek

Tay Peck Gek

Published Tue, Nov 27, 2018 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    AS CHINA shapes up to be a global economic heavyweight and further opens up its markets, Chinese companies are expected to bring about more deals abroad and possibly have a greater demand for disputes resolution as well.

    To gain a slice of the burgeoning Chinese market - and an edge over counterparts - some corporate and litigation lawyers here are taking Chinese lessons to acquaint themselves with the language and culture.

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