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Many banks' boards emphasize short-term interests, but ignore sustainable profits in the long run, says Xiao Gang, chairman of the board of directors at Bank of China Ltd. Page 2

Pfizer Inc is establishing inland operations from coastal regions to take advantage of smart, but less expensive brainpower in China. Page 3

Adidas is struggling, experiencing higher than usual inventory levels caused by over-optimistic sales forecasts. Page 3

Krijn Leendertse, chairman and president of Leendertse Panel Board, last year built the world's first Oriented Structural Straw Board house in Mianzhu, Sichuan province. Page 4

Zurich Financial Services CEO James Schiro said he knows how to survive a financial crisis. Page 5

The Chinese mainland is projected to become the fourth-largest source of international visitors to Australia by the end of this year. Page 8

(China Daily 11/30/2009 page1)