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By Ji Siqi With more external barriers to trade likely to come, China’s commerce ministry announces nine-point plan to aid exporters in tough climate. Source: China unveils plan to guide exporters through tempestuous trade waters
By Cao Li,Yuke Xie Starbucks is ‘working to find the best path to growth, which includes exploring strategic partnerships’, according to a statement. Source: Starbucks seeks ‘strategic partnership’ to find a perk in China amid brewing price war