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Chennai to China Trip: Part 1

October 5, 2017 By Manickavel Arumugam Leave a Comment

It's a wonderful evening. Cloudy. A slight drizzle that may not drench you even if you are out in the open for few minutes. Believe me, it's Chennai. I packed my bags for a 3 nights/ 4 days trip to Beijing, China. Agenda of the trip to Beijing, China The main agenda of the trip is as follows: Visit the manufacturing facility of SANY Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. Attend … [Read more...]

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