1. More than 8 percent are mainland companies, and many local companies in the index have a strong business presence in the mainland.
2. Article 8 of the 1993 law prohibits business operators from offering money or goods in selling or purchasing commodities.
3. One of its most successful investments was buying a US $ 8 million stake in media company Focus Media at the end of 2004.
4. In times of global economic disturbances, the nearly 8 percent economic growth rate is by any means a praiseworthy achievement.
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5. By contrast, the same rates in Western developed countries are something between 8 percent and 10 percent.
6. Temperatures will drop by up to 8 degrees Celsius in parts of those regions.
7. Three waves of cold air will move through China over the next ten days, dragging temperatures down by 6 to 8 degrees Celsius in Central and East China.
8. Temperature in these areas can plunge as much as 8 C, mainly as a result of continuing rainfall.
9. CAAC reduced the surcharge to 8 per cent earlier in 2002 as international fuel prices moved downwards.
10. Hui reported the case to police on May 8 but lack of evidence meant no action was taken.
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