Faced with monstrous dud loans and equally gigantic competition, and urged by the Finance Ministry, lenders in Japan are seeking strength in tie-ups and takeovers.

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But equally important is that while the competition played it safe, our client has created a new following of loyal advocates.

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The win hands Zhang her fourth gold medal over two Olympics, after success in the women's singles and doubles in Athens and team and singles competition in Beijing, equally the great Deng Yaping's gold medal haul.

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Might competition from China have an equally galvanising impact on the United States?

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