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There's a chance that some good will come from the Green Dam fiasco. Maybe China's top officials will realize that this pattern - announce a draconian new policy, prompt an international outcry and then reverse course - is just too embarrassing for an economic superpower.

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Coping with 'Made in China' Scandals

Global companies must ensure, in China and around the world, that their products meet safety and quality standards and that their brands are protected

 

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Online Shopping Is Overrated

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