Russia's chaos and missed opportunities over the past 20 years are seen as a warning by Chinese policymakers and opinion-formers.
在过去的20年俄罗斯的混乱和错失机会被中国的领导人和舆论者看成是一个警告。
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Trade fairs offer direct contact with current and potential customers and a venue to launch products that will reach opinion-formers (such as journalists).
展销会提供了与现有及潜在客户的直接接触，上市会则可以让媒体了解（例如记者）。
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What The Economist attempts every year in its predictions for the future is what opinionformers have been doing since time began.