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A yankee in China: There’s money in Beijing’s filthy air

Business, Economics and Jobs

To succeed in China, a Florida native learns to work fast, drink potent grain alcohol, and solve one of China’s biggest problems.

Why big American businesses fail in China

Economics

Seeking a fortune in China? Here’s how to parse triumph from debacle

Economics

The serial tech entrepreneur

Economics

A Rust Belt victim transforms himself into a successful China hand

Economics
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Powerland Beijing: From fries to fuel

Agence France-Presse

When Lu Xirou goes to a Chinese restaurant, he’s not thinking about food.

Powerland Shanghai: A green tower for Red China

Technology

Red China’s turning green, thanks to a new state-of-the-art tower.

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Air Conditioners Gone Green

Science

Air conditioners powered by waste heat from place like electrical plants.

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