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Messy questions for Western companies in China

The Globe had a lengthy piece over the weekend that looked at Canadian companies operating in Libya. It showed once again the dangers for businesses that do deals in high-risk zones. One moment you’re a bold investor in a country reintegrating into the global economy, the next you’re complicit in a relapsed pariah state.

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licentiousness under mao

“I forbid you to talk to Sunyun, or go to any dance party she invites you to. She’s only fifteen, but she already owns a digital watch. Her morals are definitely suspect… you must swear on Chairman Mao’s life  that you won’t speak to her again.”