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BHP defends Olympics sponsorship

Source: The World Today
Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 12:25 AEST
Expires: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12:25 AEST

The world's biggest miner defends its business relationship with China, amid continuing criticism of China's human rights policy during the Beijing Olympics. It's been revealed much of the $17.8-billion profit BHP Billiton announced this week has been driven by the China's booming economy.

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Tags: mining, human-rights, olympics-summer, australia, china

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