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news Al Jazeera 2026-05-20

West's 'De-risking' from China or Economic Containment?

The article questions whether the West's efforts to reduce reliance on China constitute 'de-risking' or economic containment. Meanwhile, Beijing is reportedly strengthening its control over supply chains.


As the US and Europe push to reduce reliance on China, Beijing tightens control over supply chains.

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