Mandarin, the most widely spoken form of Chinese, is the official state language of China and Taiwan, and one of the four official languages of Singapore. Known for its tonal nature, the language uses simplified characters in Mainland China and traditional characters in Taiwan. Mandarin's influence in East Asia is significant in terms of cultural, economic, and political aspects.
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