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The damage from ‘economic weapons’ in global conflict would worsen in a war with China. Here’s how.

The damage from ‘economic weapons’ in global conflict would worsen in a war with China. Here’s how.

The economic damage from the closing of the Strait of Hormuz is painful, but China has far greater levers to pull in a conflict. An expert explains.
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