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The mayors seem to be relishing their new role as king-makers, and Mr Webb will be sending the conference's detailed urban agenda to every presidential candidate.
So far 28 companies, including telecom equipment makers ZTE and Huawei and bus manufacturer Xiamen King Long Automotive, have signed up for the Ruba-Haier industrial park.