"A surprising amount of work that rushed to China over the past decade could soon start to come back -- and the economic impact could be significant, " said Harold L. Sirkin, a senior partner and lead author of the analysis.

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BMCC, Matsushita's original joint venture, set up before the rest of the world rushed madly into China, has yet to repay its investment.

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Medium-sized foreign firms that rushed to create a beach-head in China may consider going offshore again.

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