(1)
standardization of the Style of written Chinese in official business of the Government, in the private sector and in the community at large.
At present, the use of Chinese
the use of Chinese by the Government,
the private sector and the general public in official business varies considerably in style and in format. Some use the literary style while other prefer the vernacular language; some stick
to the traditional format while others follow the
western style of letter-writing. This lack of
standardization causes great inconvenience and
poses serious problems in filing.
Certain
standard formats and style should be adopted to
modern society.
meet
the
need
of
this
Standardization will certainly facilitate
facilitate better
use
of
difficulties.
Chinese
and
remove
unnecessary
metrication.
The
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case has been SO with
need
a Chinese Language
Foundation to look after all issues pertinent to
the process of standardization.
(2) Chinese specification for all merchandise
(pharmaceutic products in practicular)
Hong Kong residents spend a great deal of money on imported goods each year.
It is surprising to find that many imported products are not provided with Chinese specifications. The Consumer Council
has pointed out repeatedly in its magazine
"Choice" that there is a lack of Chinese
specifications for many imported products. The
Chinese version of the handbook/
specifications has resulted in the misuse of the
absence of a