That means that some global chains are determined to operate in China despite past missteps.

这意味着，尽管过去有过挫败，但一些全球连锁餐厅依然决心在中国经营。

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Despite past barriers to enforcement, increased policing in 2008 led to 680 000 infringements being issued for non-helmet wearing.

尽管在过去的执法中存在各种障碍，2008年执法力度的增强导致了68万起因未戴头盔而产生的违法案件。

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Despite past practice trends, non-pharmacological treatments should be considered first for chronic insomnia as a means to reduce dependency, adverse effects, and polypharmacy.

不管以往是倾向如何处置，对于慢性的失眠症，应该要避免多重用药，以降低药物产生依赖和副作用，并以非药物性的治疗要先做首要考量。

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Despite a doubling of its gross domestic product in the past five years, Sri Lanka still requires foreign aid and loans.

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"Despite remarkable economic growth in scores of countries over the past 20 years, shocking disparities are also growing, with the poorest children left further behind,"

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Both Lusimbo and Ghoshal are keen to point out that despite past hostilities, life continues.

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After months of debate, the French Cabinet took on the proposal despite past declarations of support from Jospin for the technology's potential benefits in treating and curing disease.

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