At Ranakpur, I was enthralled by the way the temple embraces its visitors with a variety of intimate and inviting environments, in contrast to the focused authority of the Western basilica.

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Chinese consumers today are also more progressive than their parents and "have had greater opportunities to travel internationally and are knowledgeable about brands, good customer service and inviting shopping environments, " Mr. Kirwan said.

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