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China's economic growth is giving rise to a shift in its balance of power
China has stepped up its political and diplomatic presence, notably in Africa
If China's growth continues, its consumer market will be second largest by 2015
It is predicted China could become the world's largest economy in 2027http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/09/03/china.global.impact.ap/
China's economic growth is giving rise to a shift in its balance of power
China has stepped up its political and diplomatic presence, notably in Africa
If China's growth continues, its consumer market will be second largest by 2015
It is predicted China could become the world's largest economy in 2027http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/09/03/china.global.impact.ap/
