China growth offers optimism amid downturn

The consumer price index in China has been high since the beginning of the year, despite a moderate drop to 7.1 percent registered in June.

Hans-Paul Brkner, Global CEO of The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world's leading consultancy firms, talked to China Daily reporter Ma Zhenhuan in an exclusive interview where he shared his views on high inflation and corporate management in Chinese enterprises, during his most recent visit to Shanghai.

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