The data on what China invests in are sketchy but two things at least are clear: China has a stated desire to diversify away from dollar assets and the euro zone is the natural alternative.

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That would give people an option to sell their property and provide a natural buffer zone in the future.

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At a minimum, Turkey and Egypt will be at a relative disadvantage, as Israel pursues a natural gas production zone not tied to the distribution network of the former and ultimately will reduce imports from the latter.

FORBES

As of 27 September, the necessary funds for the Gloucestershire pilot zone had not been banked, according to a letter from Natural England seen by BBC News.

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