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The Rise Of The Middle Powers

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Did China Just Drop The Ball On Global Dominance?

China’s position as the world’s factory is shifting. Growth is slowing to approximately 4-5%, wages are rising, the workforce is shrinking due to an aging population, the property crisis is weighing on GDP, and Western tariffs are restricting exports. For decades, China produced ...  Show more

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