Talk:Patrick Chan

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Why are Chinese characters in this article, if the subject was born and raised in Canada? I see nothing in the policies and guidelines saying everyone of Chinese descent should have their names rendered in traditional characters. Mcmullen writes (talk) 22:57, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] inclusion of Chinese name

Why are Chinese characters in this article, if the subject was born and raised in Canada? I see nothing in the policies and guidelines saying everyone of Chinese descent should have their names rendered in traditional characters. Mcmullen writes (talk) 22:57, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

In response to Mcmullen writes, I'd like to point out that there are no policies/guidelines that stipulate or suggest the exclusion of Chinese names either.

I see no problems with including his Chinese name, especially when it does not interfere with or diminish anything. It is made clear that he's born and raised in Canada; this doesn't negate the fact he has a Chinese name. Many other notable second generation Chinese Canadians have their Chinese names listed in their English Wikipedia entries (e.g. Andrea Jung). By the same token, many non-English Wikipedia entries include subjects' English names (e.g. 林憶蓮).

There is, however, an advantage to including his Chinese name: users who search by his Chinese name will find the entry. As the reference section shows, there is Chinese-language media coverage of Chan's accomplishments, and you can expect users to search using his Chinese name. --Lclchow (talk) 21:28, 27 February 2008 (UTC)