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Helmut Jahn Quotes: German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. The only place where they all have work is in China. Anybody can sell himself in China!
         

German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. The only place where they all have work is in China. Anybody can sell himself in China!


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