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Beijing sets stage for industry association cull

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China's sprawling universe of industry associations is in for a tough year. On March 17, the State Council published its first substantive amendment to the 1998 Social Organizations Registration Regulations. The big change: The regs give authorities new powers to compel industry associations and cha...