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St. Lucia Manufacturers Association President Paula Calderon. Photo: St. Lucia Star<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An issue raised in St Lucia by the local manufacturers association has grown legs. SMA president Paula Calderon told the STAR yesterday that since the organization spoke out over the issue of Chinese involvement in the business sector in St Lucia the issue has been receiving attention from other Caribbean territories and even the United States.<\/p>\n

In a story published yesterday the Antigua Observer notes the SMA president\u2019s concerns about Chinese investors in the region. The local association has been arguing for protection of local businesses much in the same way China protects its own businesses.<\/p>\n

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