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      <title>Geithner's China Visit Seen Adding Fuel to Comeback of U.S. Economy</title>
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      <description>Supercharged supply chains to accelerate global recovery, assert consultants Tompkins and Ganster</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Guest Column: Importing from China &amp;#8212; Managing Risk</title>
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      <description>China is still a growing market that offers rich sourcing opportunities, as well as a degree of risk. But following a few fundamental steps can help minimize those risks.</description>
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      <title>Shift in U.S., Chinese Market Shares in Asia Could Have Adverse Consequences</title>
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      <description>Role reversal in exports since 2000 as China becomes dominant exporter to Asian markets, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI reports</description>
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      <title>Multinational Companies Seen Strengthening Commitment to China despite Economic Woes</title>
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      <description>While manufacturing costs increase and sales decline, many companies see continued opportunities in China and plan to expand operations, Amcham Shanghai/Booz &amp; Company study finds</description>
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      <title>Guest Column: Importing from China &amp;#8212; Getting Started</title>
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      <description>Five steps to tapping into a China supply base</description>
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      <title>Changing Buyer Behavior Creates Challenges, Opportunities for China Suppliers</title>
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      <description>57 percent of importers to buy more from China this year, Global Sources' 2009 Importer Survey shows; 3,000 major buyers control two-thirds of U.S. total annual imports from Middle Kingdom</description>
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      <title>Vocollect Co-founder Takes Tokyo Post to Expand Voice-driven Logistics in Asian Market</title>
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      <description>Company names Larry Sweeney to board of directors for Vocollect Japan to further develop market strategy for Asia, provide ongoing sales support and liaise with HQ in Pittsburgh</description>
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      <title>Guest Column: Low-cost Country Sourcing's Long-term Impact</title>
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      <description>Seven best practices for developing and implementing an LCC sourcing strategy to gain competitive advantage in the current economy</description>
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