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Speaking at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, UK prime minister David Cameron was optimistic about the country's reshoring trend.
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Chinese business confidence hits two-year high
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Suzhou's smart approach sees it outflank Chinese behemoths
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Can China leapfrog India in the outsourcing market?
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Mixed news for BRICs in Maplecroft 20-year prediction
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China's Third Plenum: shifting markets?
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