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Beijing takes aim at local government subsidy wars

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Beijing has put local governments – and the firms they prop up – on notice. The core problem: Across many of China’s key industries, competition isn’t just among firms but also among the local governments that support them.

Local officials – competing to attract investment and drive growth – have m...