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WASHINGTON, April 24, 2010 - Acclaimed author Gish Jen reads an excerpt from her short story "Duncan in China" to demonstrate the power—and limitations—of language in cross-cultural relationships. (9 min., 51 sec.)
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WASHINGTON, April 24, 2010 - Acclaimed author Gish Jen reads an excerpt from her short story "Duncan in China" to demonstrate the power—and limitations—of language in cross-cultural relationships. (9 min., 51 sec.)