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What You May Have Overlooked in China This Year
Some important developments in the world’s second-largest economy indicate a shift in relations with major trading partners.
Shifting fortunes.
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Global trade and manufacturing continued a trend of decoupling from China this year, while Beijing sought ways to steady its economy amid a continued slowdown. Lost in the din are a few developments that could shape the way industry moves forward in 2024.
Here’s a rundown of some of those important shifts.