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HUAIROU, China (AP) — As leaders of Asia-Pacific economies gather for a summit, China is trying to boost its status as a regional leader by launching a rapid-fire series of trade and finance pacts that might dilute U.S. influence. On the eve of the gathering, Beijing announced a free-trade agreement Monday with South Korea. Also Monday, regulators approved a plan to open Chinese stock markets ...



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