AIG, an American giant, has been operating profitably in China for several years.

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Kenneth Wong, whom has represented Related Cos in China for the past several years, is returning to the New York City headquarters to assume the role of chief operating officer.

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Facebook has not entered China while Baidu competed with Google for several years in China.

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Property prices in China have been rising sharply for several years and soared at a record pace in March, up an average of almost 12%, but more than 50% in some overheated cities, from a year earlier.

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For several years now there has been a rising shortage of labour in China.

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"Development in the BRIC markets, led by China, has been a strategic priority for the past several years, " added Allaster.

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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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