In this Nov. 26, 2009 photo, a car dealer shows clients a minivan at a GM joint venture dealership in Chengdu, in southwestern China's Sichuan province. As growing numbers of Chinese shop for their first vehicles, or trade up for newer models, sales in China's immense hinterland are booming, encoura

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CHENGDU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 19: The 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter is interviewed on November 19, 2009 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China. Jimmy Carter is in China to attend a charity event of 'Habitat for Humanity China' for the homeless people.