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UK official urges bigger China's role in London Olympics

British trade officials on Monday urged Chinese companies to play an even bigger role in London's preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games. "Just as British companies have contributed to the success of Beijing Olympics in 2008, so we very much hope... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Tue, Mar 17 2009

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