The Chinese government recognises that problems with the election system abound.

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Even after he arrived in the U.S., Chen praised the Chinese government profusely despite his experience as a victim of the system.

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But the Chinese government is hoping gradually to withdraw its tentacles from the banking system, and this latest injection of funds is a necessary part of that process.

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And despite persistent efforts by the Chinese government to protect intellectual property rights, survey respondents still describe a weak system of protection.

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In August, 2003, the scandal prompted the central government to abolish the system, an astonishing case of the Chinese press influencing national policy.

NEWYORKER: The Forbidden Zone

The problem comes when the Chinese government intervenes to help indigenous producers in what is supposed to be a free trade system.

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The Chinese government is attempting to solve the baby formula problem at home by strengthening its food monitoring system.

BBC: Business

The Chinese government recognizes corruption as a serious problem and has been cracking down not just in the hospital system but also in the political ranks.

FORBES: Leadership

Among other reactions, Chinese newspapers suggested that some government ministries were withdrawing official support of Windows in favor of the Linux operating system, touted as having an outside chance of causing trouble for Windows in developing-country markets.

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