China, long a land of big potential, has become increasingly vital to growth and profitability for a wide swath of companies, especially as the U.S. economy has sagged.

• 奥运官员表示，由于实行交通管制，一些要人将不得不放弃通常的豪华汽车，改乘巴士了（当然是豪华巴士）。