Diagram 1. Migrations Among Africa, Asia, and the West

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Figure 2.1. Age Groups of the Respondents

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Figure 2.2. Gender of the Respondents

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Figure 2.3. Occupations of the Respondents

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Figure 2.4. Nationalities of the Respondents

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Figure 2.5. Native Languages of the Respondents

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Figure 2.6. Other Languages Spoken by the Respondents

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Figure 2.7. Proficiency in Chinese

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Figure 2.8. Proficiency in English

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Figure 2.9. Perception of English as a Common Language (Survey at Tianxiu Building)

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Figure 2.10. Second Most Common/Useful Language(s)

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Figure 2.11. Frequency of Communication Problems

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Figure 2.12. Extent of Self-Identification as a Local Guangzhou Person

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