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As the world moves toward an increasingly bipolar order, the divide between U.S.-led and China-aligned blocs is taking a toll on the global economy as trade and investment flows are redirected along geopolitical lines in ways not seen since the Cold War. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/09/economy/imf-investment-bloc-divisions/ #business #economy #imf #globaleconomy #investments #china #us