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Protectionism threatens Asia as US-China rivalry heats up
Global marketplace could turn into complex web of conflicting rules, policy frameworks
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Intensifying rivalry between the US and China over trade and technology dominance is triggering a domino effect of protectionist measures by other countries.
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Intensifying rivalry between the US and China over trade and technology dominance is triggering a domino effect of protectionist measures by other countries.
The discussion among China's policymakers over the "dual circulation" strategy - fostering resilience by emphasising the domestic economy - is being echoed across the region.
