Executives, meanwhile, admit that the boot-camp approach that serves so well in China may not suit less deferential workers elsewhere.

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Analysts say that Laos, also bankrolled by China, is in its camp.

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Of course, a growth rate of 7% is hardly a disaster, and Rothman still counts himself firms in the optimist camp when it comes to investing in China, provided you back the right horse.

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Several years ago, some Wal-Mart stores in China set up a children's camp for summer and winter school breaks.

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One camp sees emerging markets going in a new direction, perhaps inspired by China's remarkable growth spurt and its mix of government control and market forces.

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Chinese staff visited the Yankees' camp, and Yankee coaches, scouts and player-development and training personnel will go to China to help open some clubhouse doors.

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