Yet Beijing's clear head start has led New Delhi to package itself as a partner who's putting the emphasis on building mutually beneficial ties.

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But, following a three-hour meeting with the SFL's management committee at Hampden, a unique rescue package led by former Cowdenbeath owner Gordon McDougall and ex-Dumbarton chairman Neil Rankine was given the green light.

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Team principal Ross Brawn led a rescue package to buy out the team and continue work on Honda's 2009 car design -- the car would help Button win the world drivers' title and the constructors' championship for Brawn GP that season.

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