Two new cases of the deadly bird flu H7N9 were discovered in Shanghai yesterday, bringing the total in the country to 18, the government-published Shanghai Daily reported today.

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Three new human infections have been recorded in Jiangsu and Shanghai, bringing the total number to 24.

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The 914 companies that are now listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange have a total market capitalization of RMB 17.7 trillion and trade at an average of 16.1 times earnings.

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Forty-eight regional headquarters of big multinationals were set up in Shanghai in 2011, bringing the total to 353.

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Another five new cases of the deadly bird flu H7N9 were found in China yesterday, increasing the total in the country to 43, the state-run Shanghai Daily Newspaper reported today.

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Four new cases of the deadly bird flu H7N9 were found in China yesterday, increasing the total in the country to 28, the state-run Shanghai Daily Newspaper reported today, citing Reuters.

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On bird flu, Xinhua says two new H7N9 cases were recorded in Shanghai and another two in neighbouring Zhejiang province on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases nationwide to 28.

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Volkswagen (Frankfurt: VOW.F), with joint ventures in both Shanghai and Changchun, continues to be the leading brand in China, increasing its total market share to 21.8 percent, while General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) follows in second place with 12.2 percent.

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Together the two siblings currently operate a total of 14 outlets in Saudi, excluding a fast-food chain, Shanghai Express.

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The company plans to boost the total to 25, with new stores scheduled to open later this year in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

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New home sales last month fell by 2.5% to 8.2 million square feet total, less than the 8.6 million square feet in May, Shanghai Deo Volente Realty Co said in a report this week.

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