<p>The ban order, which applies to newspapers, publishers and website-owners, was issued by the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP), the People's Daily reported.<br />According to the GAPP, abuse of foreign languages, particularly the use of half-English, half-Chinese terms, has seriously damaged the purity of the Chinese language and resulted in adverse social impact on the harmonious and healthy cultural environment.<br /><br />The order said that with economic and social development, foreign languages are increasingly being used in all types of publications in China, including newspapers, periodicals and on the internet.</p>.<p><br />According to the order, the translation of foreign languages should be consistent with the basic translation principles and practices.Violations of norms will attract punishment according to law.</p>
<p>The ban order, which applies to newspapers, publishers and website-owners, was issued by the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP), the People's Daily reported.<br />According to the GAPP, abuse of foreign languages, particularly the use of half-English, half-Chinese terms, has seriously damaged the purity of the Chinese language and resulted in adverse social impact on the harmonious and healthy cultural environment.<br /><br />The order said that with economic and social development, foreign languages are increasingly being used in all types of publications in China, including newspapers, periodicals and on the internet.</p>.<p><br />According to the order, the translation of foreign languages should be consistent with the basic translation principles and practices.Violations of norms will attract punishment according to law.</p>