The Wubi Effect
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Professor Wong's WOOBY Method
Professor Wong created the WOOBY method of typing Chinese characters. He was invited to present his invention at the United Nations in 1984. His creation became synonymous with learning how to use the computer. The state commissioned for language reform, that government body looking into how to do away with the Chinese character was shut down because of Professor Wong's invention.
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