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China plans zero-tariff imports from least developed countries next year

China plans to progressively carry out next year a zero-tariff policy on 95 percent of imports from least developed countries, the Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday. The ministry said this move aimed to increase exports to China from these... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Thu, Sep 24 2009

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