Federal law prohibits government funding of world fair exhibitions in the absence of express Congressional authorization, and in the downturn American companies were reluctant to dole out cash for the Shanghai event.

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In freight, the Japanese have agreed to let Federal Express ferry cargo to Beijing and Shanghai via Japan.

ECONOMIST: Japanese airlines

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

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