Micheál Martin launching his party's election manifesto on 7 February. Julien Behal/PA Wire

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Fianna Fáil party leader attempts a Chinese accent.

FIANNA FÁIL LEADER Micheál Martin demonstrated his ear for accents this morning at a Dublin Web Summit breakfast event.

The Cork candidate and former minister was speaking about Ireland’s attractiveness for Chinese investment and his experiences of meeting Chinese officials during his time as Minister for Enterprise.

Check out his attempt at a Chinese accent below:

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