The functions and status of english in Hong Kong: A post-1997 update

English World-Wide

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 67-110

  Li, David C S ^a  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 84989368510     PISSN: 01728865     EISSN: 15699730     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1075/eww.20.1.03li     Document Type: Article

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