Burnham admitted the match may have had some positive effect in the Caribbean, where it was staged, but insisted it was not good for British sport.

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"There have been signs that these measures have had a positive effect in some submarkets where Chinese buyers have shown a particular interest, " Mr. Loizou said.

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So I think it has had a very positive effect for moving and providing some health -- momentum for health care reform.

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