GIVEN that China is the world's biggest carbon emitter, it is fair to be sceptical of its claims to greenery.

鉴于中国是全世界碳排放量最大的国家，对其在温室问题上的表现持怀疑态度是很公平的。

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Given that China has acquired a large amount of land in Africa and other places, does China agree with the report?

鉴于中国在非洲等地也购买了大量土地，中方是否同意报告这种说法？

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Given that China has been the main contributor to global growth since the financial crisis of 2007-2008, it is indeed a major concern.

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Given that China does indeed have spies, and that it is an actual rival and potential threat, America should be spying on China in return.

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Starbucks' penetration is perhaps most remarkable of all, given that China is a country of devoted tea drinkers who do not take readily to the taste of coffee.

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