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Entrepreneurial spirit

The ancient city of Hangzhou is improving its infrastructure base and targeting high-tech and foreign firms to diversify its industrial base.

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Economy vs. ecology

Hangzhou’s natural beauty and close proximity to Shanghai make it a popular place for hosting business meetings and conventions. But the development of the economy is endangering the natural environment.

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China relents on GMOs

Beijing has pulled back from implementing rules that would have limited the amount of genetically modified grain imported into China. However, Washington is still unhappy about quarantine and customs measures.

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Business Economics & Trade

Capitalising on crises

Tianjin SmithKline produced China’s leading cold remedy until a ban on health grounds forced it to take far-reaching measures to avert the crisis and launch a replacement product, writes Dr Kai-Alexander Schlevogt.

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Business Economics & Trade

Export operation

Advanced medical devices from abroad are playing an increasingly important role in improving the standard of medical care in China.