Moreover, McKinsey says it expects that the new middle class among them will not only be living in Shanghai and Beijing.

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Lawson one of Japan several major convenience stores chains, ubiquitous not only domestically, but increasingly in other Asian countries, particularly in Shanghai through a joint venture.

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But in an ever-shrinking world, our success in these efforts will be determined not only by what we build in Schenectady, but also what we can sell in Shanghai.

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