On the recordOctober 3, 2011
Greater scope for market forces to determine the value of the RMB would reduce an important distortion in the Chinese economy.
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congress.govGreater scope for market forces to determine the value of the RMB would reduce an important distortion in the Chinese economy.
Discussing the impact of China's currency policies on the economy.
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