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Doing business in China: what you need to know

By Trevor Melanson /

What you need to know about buying, selling or operating in the Middle Kingdom

B.C.’s trade with China has increased fivefold over the past decade. But growth of that magnitude is unlikely to continue, especially as the country looks beyond resources for imports. Here’s how we can stay in the game:

 

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