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China might keep the weakest bank all to itself

Faced with a backlash against foreign investors, Beijing may be tempted to offer shares in the last of its big four banks to a domestic audience. ...full story at Countdown to Beijing

from Countdown to Beijing on Wed, Sep 30 2009

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