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Nov 12, 2009

Low cost was once the main "competitive advantage" of Chinese auto parts manufacturers,a result of the country's cheap labor costs. However,this export-oriented industry has suffered as the financial crisis dealt a body blow to its clients in North America and Europe. But now,there could be some light at the end of the tunnel.

BON's DUAN YAN visited a seminar in Beijing which hopes to bring together Canadian and Chinese auto parts makers in a mutually beneficial arrangement.

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