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People count on abacus in digital age
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TAIYUAN: The abacus, the oldest "computer" which has survived more
than 2,000 years, remains a favourite of Chinese in the digital age.
It is portable, uses no electricity, has no radiation and cannot
be damaged by viruses.
The environmental-friendly calculator is prosperous as a
complement to the modern computer and is widely used in China's
finance and accounting sectors.
Although the number of abacus makers drops every year - and is
presently less than 200 - many produc...
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