In China, Beijing is adding 13.5 km to its existing system, compared to 23 km in Guangzhou and 27 km for Shanghai.

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The new system could well make life easier for the central government in Beijing.

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Under Yang, Lenovo fine-tuned a feedback system that shot detailed sales data back to Lenovo executives in Beijing almost daily.

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Five years from now Cohen imagines a Zipcar-like system, where members can access bikes in any city, from Boston to Beijing.

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In October, Beijing pushed even more cash into its financial system.

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Rothman added that he was confident in Beijing managing a slower growth rate while making essential reforms to a household registration system that deters migrants from settling in cities and trying to join the middle class.

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