Mao was here
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Yanan is a city held in high regard by the Communist Party, because of its historic significance as the 1937-47 headquarters of Mao Tse Tung and other party notables. Nevertheless, economic conditions in Yunan are poor, and foreign investment is lacking.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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The duck stops here
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Britain and Spain are arguing about the growing number of ruddy ducks, a species that was considered endangered at one time. They are migrating to Spain where they are mating with white-headed ducks and depleting the white-headed population.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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From here to eternity
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Plans for a US world war two memorial in Washington are examined in detail, while Frank Sinatra may have a memorial in New York.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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