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Shandong tire producer expands its overseas reach with UK ventures, reports Meng Jing.

You Xuezhong, chairman of the board of Shandong Yongtai Chemical Group, a leading private tire producer in China, brought his entire family to the United Kingdom this summer.

It seemed like a cozy family trip with even You's grandchild being on board, but the 63-year-old businessman certainly had much more on his mind than spending some quality time with his family.