What is the most ancient and continuously used system of writing?
Chinese characters.
What has become more popular now?
pinyin-based typing
What's the effect of that?
youths have started forgetting how to write out characters
What gathering just occurred in China?
Cross-Straits Chinese Character Art Festival
In what city was it held?
Beijing
Were only Chinese invited?
No.
Did they discuss the subject of Chinese characters?
Yes.
What technology is beginning to change things back?
keyboards and touch screen technology on mobile phones
How does Yin Liang feel about not remembering how to write characters?
embarrassment
Is that going away?
Yes.
What kind of phone does he have?
iPhone 4
Has he been using the touch screen method of writing for over a year now?
No.
How long?
A month.
Does one use a mouse to write on the screen?
No.
What do you use then?
Finger
What object does your finger replicate?
A pen
How do Chinese normally input their language on a computer?
By phonetically spelling out the sounds of the characters.
After doing that, what does the software do?
gives a menu of characters that fit
Who is the head of the Culture and Art Publishing House?
Zhang Zikang
Does he think it is better to use your finger or a writing utensil?
Yes.