Originally Posted by
KopiKosong
In the relative anonymity of FT, I think I can refuse to kow tow to the imparted wisdom, or can I not? Besides, what is wrong with Bombay, Calcutta & Leningrad?
Nothing. It was light hearted humour. However, it is not called Peking (any more) and that is the fact we're dealing with.
Call it Peking and expect people to raise an eyebrow in 2014.