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Mark Lynas

81 Percy St

Oxford

OX4 3AD

marklynas@zetnet.co.uk

+ 44 1865 439281

 

To whom it may concern,

 

As a UK-based writer wanting to do research in rural China for 15 days during May 2002, I was very lucky to come across Richard Liu on an internet web site.  I thought immediately that his combination of personal commitment, skill in English and native Chinese would be perfect for my needs - and I was not disappointed. 

 

During two weeks of almost non-stop work his interpreting skills were invaluable - I can truly say that I would not have been able to do it without him.  He was flexible enough to put up with hardships varying from riding a bicycle across the Tibetan Plateau to crossing deserts in Inner Mongolia, and he was even happy to make arrangements with contacts on my behalf - often involving many complicated phone calls.  He put up with my constantly-changing plans without a murmur of complaint, and as well as that was incredibly supportive.

 

In conclusion, I cannot recommend him highly enough, and I invite anyone who is considering making use of his skills to contact me if you want more information.

 

Yours faithfully,

 


Mark Lynas

Writer and Journalist, Oxford