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Containers in a port in Shanghai, China
China 'becomes largest exporter'
Chinese exports rose 17.7% in December, suggesting it has overtaken Germany as the world's largest exporter, say reports.
World 'heads for growth'
China targeting 8% growth
Bank chief says 2010 'key'

A Chinese woman walks past a property sales office at the Central Business District in Beijing China rules on property prices
The Chinese government orders new low-cost housing to be built amid fears of rising property prices.

Arson attempts were made at two sites in Taiping 'Allah' church fire attacks grow
More churches in Malaysia have been attacked, in a growing dispute over the use of the word Allah by non-Muslims.

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