Which of the following is a reason why a Chinese pork-producing firm recently acquired Smithfield Foods (an American pork-processing firm)?

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According to the text, the acquisition was motivated by the Chinese firm's desire to satisfy a growing demand for pork in China. Thus, option B is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because there is no indication in the text that the Chinese firm wanted to improve Smithfield's pork-processing techniques. Option C is incorrect because there is no reference to lower wages in the United States being a factor in the acquisition. Option D is incorrect because there is no mention of a desire to monopolize the U.S. pork-producing industry.

Which of the Following Is a Reason Why a Chinese