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Where is Chinese not a native language?

It's important to understand that "Chinese" refers to a family of languages, not just one. The most spoken language in this family is Mandarin, but others include Cantonese, Wu, Min, Hakka, and more.

Therefore, when asking where Chinese is *not* a native language, it's essential to specify which Chinese language you're referring to.

That being said, here's a general answer based on the assumption you're asking about Mandarin:

Mandarin is not a native language in most countries around the world.

It's primarily spoken in:

* China: The majority of the Chinese population speaks Mandarin.

* Taiwan: Mandarin is the official language, though Taiwanese Hokkien is also widely spoken.

* Singapore: Mandarin is one of the four official languages.

* Malaysia: Mandarin is spoken by a significant Chinese minority.

Outside these areas, Mandarin is not a native language. However, it's becoming increasingly popular as a second language due to China's growing economic and cultural influence.

If you have a specific Chinese language in mind, please specify and I can give you a more accurate answer.

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