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U.S. and China make deals on government procurement and opening Chinese markets further to American goods.
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Economic crisis makes innovative economy more difficult to achieve.
U.S., China Spar Over Currency
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China’s National People’s Congress Takes on Economic Recovery
Currency policy, property boom among key issues being addressed.
Chinese Premiere Forecasts 8 Percent Economic Growth for Country
Small recovery under way, but problems persist.
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Chinese retailers appeared to cash in over the Lunar New Year holiday, typically the country’s biggest…