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IT happens: Facebook sorry for Xi Jinping's name gaffe

A scatological translation error in the name of Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) most notably appeared on the official Facebook page of Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi (R)

Facebook apologised Saturday for a distasteful mistranslation of Chinese President Xi Jinping's name from Burmese language posts during his much-touted visit to Myanmar.

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