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China has stepped up its scrutiny of offshore corporate structures, with two state media outlets warning against cross-border tax avoidance in a move that signals intensified enforcement of tax rules governing mainland
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Ongoing protests in India have prompted comparisons with the political upheavals that reshaped governments in neighbouring countries, including Sri Lanka, but market analysts say the demonstrations are unlikely to undermine investor confidence
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