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New York Times to Publish Chinese-Language Version Online
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New York Times Co., aiming to capture readers in one of the world’s largest consumer markets, is introducing a Chinese-language Web version of its flagship newspaper in China today and will expand the service over the next several months.
The free site is designed to serve China’s growing population of educated and affluent readers, the New York-based company said in a statement. The site will have a dedicated staff of 30 researchers, engineers and editors based in Hong Kong and Beijing, producing a combination of original stories and translated articles. New York Times journalists working in the Hong Kong and Beijing bureaus will also contribute.