First, despite a year of tight credit and doomsday predictions from many China watchers, the China economy is alive and well and continues to grow at a healthy rate.

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The so-called American dream seems to be alive and well in China, but brands that miss the fundamental difference in emotions and motivations are not likely to be successful.

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Even China's car industry, which is alive with competitors, is coming further under the government umbrella.

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Manila is alive with a mix of cultures, from Spain, China and the numerous Philippines islands.

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