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Honda issues global airbag recall
Honda heaps more woe on Japanese carmakers by extending an existing airbag safety recall by 437,700 cars worldwide.
Mardell: America wants answers
Toyota in global recall of Prius
Toyota fights back

Rio Tinto aluminium smelting plant Rio Tinto workers 'to face trial'
China has indicted four Rio Tinto employees on charges of bribery and violating commercial secrets, reports say.

Women sew toys in factory in Shenzhen, China (File image) China's export prowess confirmed
A day after China was confirmed as the world's largest exporter, figures for January show continued export strength.

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The Chinese activist jailed for asking too much over Sichuan

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