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US companies want share of China’s new year sales

The Columbian
Published: February 3, 2011, 12:00am

SEATTLE (AP) — A growing number of U.S. companies have discovered an antidote for post-holiday sales blues: China’s huge, gift-laden celebration of its new year.

The Year of the Rabbit starts Thursday, and with it the 15-day Spring Festival celebration. It’s China’s biggest holiday and a time to gather with relatives, feast and give gifts.

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