In order to ready itself for the U.S. Christmas holiday, toy factories in China ramp up their production in July. Watch a factory at work as they assemble dolls.
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Understanding: China - Christmas in July
In order to ready itself for the U.S. Christmas holiday, toy factories in China ramp up their production in July. Watch a factory at work as they assemble dolls.
Added: Dec 9, 2008
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Runtime: 01:39
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