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WTO ruling on China's media content imports

China may appeal WTO ruling on film

China yesterday downplayed the impact of a WTO decision in favor of a US complaint over China's imports and distribution of publications and audiovisual products, saying it is still difficult for the US to win the lion's share of the cultural market of the largest developing country. Full story

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