Tell that to the American workers and businesses involved in importing, trucking, wholesaling, retailing, and installing those Chinese-made tires.

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Chris Alden, of the South African Institute of International Affairs, says the Chinese are beginning to have a big influence in retailing.

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With that in mind, Chau holds shares in China Resources, listed in Hong Kong, a Chinese conglomerate whose business extends from food and beverages into retailing.

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Chinese companies, private as well as publicly owned, are investing in farming, manufacturing and retailing.

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