Table 5.6. Native Languages of the Respondents

137

Table 5.7. Other Languages Spoken by the Respondents

137

Table 5.8. Reasons for Staying in Beijing

138

Table 5.9. Duration of Stay

138

Table 5.10. Number of Visits to Beijing

139

Table 5.11. Proficiency in Chinese

139

Table 5.12. Proficiency in English

140

Table 5.13. Perception of English as a Common Language

140

Table 5.14. Second Most Common/Useful Language(s)

141

Table 5.15. Frequency of Communication Problems

141

Table 5.16. Extent of Self-Identification as a Local Beijing Person

142

Table 5.17. Perceived Extent of Difference From the Local Beijing People

142

Table 5.18. Extent of Social Connections to the Local Beijing Community

142

Table 5.19. Extent of Difference Between Life in Beijing and Life in the Country of Origin

143