Given its size and other huge differences with the almost more open, middling size economies hit by the Asian crisis, China may find other ways of dealing with its similar problems.

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Now, with five companies onboard, it's hoping to add another 75, 000 to 150, 000 square feet, and to open sites of similar size in four other cities.

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The index evaluates economic freedom by looking at the rule of law, regulatory efficiency, the size of government and open markets.

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