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Many Western brands have been keen to gain a foothold in China, but face intense competition from local manufacturers offering cheaper goods.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
On the riverbank, local resident Ahmad Saadoun pointed at a temporary earthen bridge that collapsed.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
But the company’s position in China has rapidly eroded in recent years amid fierce competition from local electric-vehicle makers with more advanced digital technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In preparation, federal authorities have been training local law enforcement in drone countermeasures.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Unsatisfied with the local authorities’ assessment, Choi’s brother took the vases to much higher authorities in the South Korean capital of Seoul, who had a much different reaction.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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"The Civil Rights Movement"
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Greetings, World Traveler! — List 3
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The Syrian Refugee Crisis Continues
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