China Business Pessimism Grows Amid COVID Origin Assessment, Congressional Hearing
More uncertainty as new Chinese leadership to take the reins
Executive Summary
Simmering US-China tensions dash hopes that a recent border reopening will put many collaborations back on track, even as more than half foreign businesses now downgrade the importance of investing in China.
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