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Shi Zhi's English name is Yes, as his T-shirt proclaims.

‘Hello, my name is Yes,’ and other English names in China

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China may be experiencing a golden age of memorable English names. Millions of young Chinese are giving themselves English names of all shapes and sizes. But there’s also evidence that the trend may be peaking.

Shi Zhi's English name is Yes, as his T-shirt proclaims.

‘Hello, my name is Yes,’ and other English names in China

Arts, Culture & Media
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