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Aug 11, 2010

Take a moment and imagine a world where everything you own can be traced on the internet- where everything from the toothbrush you use and the car you drive pulsates with a virtual life of its own. This complex-seeming idea is called ‘The Internet of Things’- and China is ready to tap into its growing market. BON’s Kelda Yuen has more on the risks and benefits China may face as more cities announce plans to implement this potentially revolutionary concept.

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