I really agree with just supporting the top 15-20 most used languages, but the problem with "just" using unicode is that #1 on that list of languages isn't well

I really agree with just supporting the top 15-20 most used languages, but the problem with "just" using unicode is that #1 on that list of languages isn't well served by some unicode formats. In fact, the PRC requires that all language-related products introduced into the Chinese marketplace must be able to function in GB 18030.