Beijing municipality, which includes a large rural hinterland, says it has already fulfilled its goal of installing two graduates in every village.

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The figures are a bit misleading, because Beijing municipality covers an area half Belgium's size, with far-flung satellite towns and a rural expanse.

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In a separate report, Xinhua said the Beijing Municipality had become the first local authority to introduce the rules for its civilian staff.

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