Full Idea
If the Chinese Room is functionally equivalent to a Mandarin speaker, it ought to be able to ask itself questions in Mandarin (and it can't).
Gist of Idea
The Chinese Room should be able to ask itself questions in Mandarin
Source
Luke Westaway (talk [2005]), quoted by PG - Db (ideas)
A Reaction
Searle might triumphantly say that this proves there is no understanding in the room, but the objection won't go away, because the room is presumably functionally equivalent to a speaker, and not just a mere translator (who might use mechanical tricks).