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Beijing sets up first agent firm for individual craftsmen

The Beijing Arts and Crafts Society on Thursday launched the first agent firm for individual craftsmen in the Chinese capital. The Tianbaolou Culture Agent Co. Ltd. has signed 50 crafts masters, including 13 state first-class masters, said Li... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Fri, Oct 09 2009

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