Can Asian prosperity survive US-China rivalry?

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Can Asian prosperity survive US-China rivalry?

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South-east Asia has enjoyed a long period of sustained economic growth. But is this endangered by rising tensions between the US and China? Gideon puts this question to James Crabtree, executive director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore.Clips: CGTN See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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