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COVER STORY 

Outlining a Vision looks at how the Suzhou New District provides a model for Sino-Japanese economic cooperation. It has attracted Japanese enterprises due to the area’s science and engineering talents and a sophisticated supply chain. In its third decade, the economic district is focusing on new-generation info tech, new resources and medical devices.

BUSINESS 

Going Electric focuses on China’s green bus revolution which is fueling a global adoption of zero-emission vehicles. Shenzhen became the first city in the world to have a fully e-bus fleet in 2017 and other Chinese cities are fast-tracking their e-bus fleet plans. Following China’s example, twelve regions around the world have committed to having completed zero emission public fleets by 2030.

FORUM 

Should Bookstores Continue to be Free to Wander? discusses the pros and cons of a current trend by physical bookstores charging an entrance fee. A large number of people who go to bookstores don’t buy books, using stores like a free library for reading and it adds to the trouble stores have making money. Will ticket sales discourage potential customers or attract buyers while keeping out freeloaders?

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