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Ed Markey: The rise of China has transformed the global economy and has enabled millions of Chinese people to rise out of poverty.

On the recordJuly 23, 2013
The rise of China has transformed the global economy and has enabled millions of Chinese people to rise out of poverty.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting China's economic growth and its global impact.

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