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Li Keqiang’s hawker economy thrives in Mao country

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Changsha, capital of China's Hunan Province, where a young Mao Zedong studied and lived, is banking on tourism to keep its economy going.

Changsha, capital of Hunan province, is banking on tourism to keep its economy going.

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As China’s property downturn continues, local governments are trying to come up with an alternative development model to make ends meet and provide jobs.

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