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Beijing prepares to redraw its development map

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China's master plan for where you can invest is being revised. At a State Council special study session on June 15, Premier Li Qiang called for "dynamically adjusting" China's major function zones – the spatial framework that assigns every county a primary role. Some context: The system slots each c...