Even if the foreign partner has the larger stake, the initial contract is usually so restrictive that the venture cannot change the scope of its business or acquire another firm without government approval, which is rarely granted.

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And while I have great concerns about the speed, scale, and scope of change, I am encouraged every day by what I see going on in business.

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