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China's economy - part four

In the fourth in a series of programmes on China, a visit to one of its biggest companies

In the fourth in a series of programmes on China, a visit to one of its biggest companies. A look at the rise and rise of BYD, 13 years ago it was making batteries for mobile phones and computers. In December 2008 BYD launched its first hybrid car. Peter Day visits the factory in Shenzhen to find out about the company that Warren Buffett bought a 10 per cent stake in last year.

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