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Chinese Economy Slows Down
Growth rate in first quarter slips to 8.1 percent.
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Growth was 9.1 percent in the third quarter.
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Last year marks the lowest level in six years.
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This marks the first drop in nearly three years.
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China and Japan exhibitions are on the come back trail.
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Companies say they're already squeezed by rising costs.
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