On Friday China will issue a fresh batch of economic data, including inflation and trade balance reports.

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Also China will issue a fresh batch of economic data late-week, including inflation and trade balance reports.

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Later this week China will issue a fresh batch of economic data, including inflation and trade balance reports.

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Also later this week China will issue a fresh batch of economic data, including inflation and trade balance reports.

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China's increasing economic and strategic clout has driven the issue down the agenda.

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Given China's increasing economic clout, even President Obama tried to avoid upsetting the Chinese government on the Tibet issue.

CNN: Tibetans' cries for help

This is tough talk when China's support is needed on nuclear nonproliferation, climate change, global economic stabilization and virtually every major issue facing the international system. iReport.com: Obama's change 'mission failed'?

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