But during the flurry of dealmaking in late October, GigaMedia opted out after chairman Chester Koo could not agree with PCCW chairman Richard Li on which party would have the controlling stake a move seen by some as a rebuke to PCCW. The companies could tie up later, but GigaMedia's 30-year-old founder and CEO Raymond Chang may have the partner he needs in Star.

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In an interview on the sidelines of the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference here, Gordon Chang said China may be on the edge of serious economic slowdowns and said gold purchases may mirror some of the fears of the populace.

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Barring mass defections from other parties, he may have to seek rapprochement with Lee Hoi Chang and the GNP.

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Readers may be intimidated by some of the recipes in Mr. Chang's cookbook.

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He may anyway be put under the stewardship of his powerful uncle, Chang Sung Taek, to ensure continuity.

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Although there's chatter that Chang, who owns 100% of the company with his wife, may be preparing for a public offering, for once he doesn't appear to be in a hurry.

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