China Tests New Free Trade Zone in Shanghai

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At the beginning of next month, China is expected to unveil a new type of free trade zone in Shanghai that some speculate could serve as a model for a more open and liberal Chinese economy. Although critics say the proposed zone is all hype, others believe it could be a small - albeit cautious - step toward loosening the state’s tight economic controls. VOA’s Bill Ide has more from Shanghai.