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Now playing Next Business How Germany lost its reputation as the economic envy of the world The loss of cheap gas from Russia played a part, but decisions in the boom years are now being questioned. 23/09/2023
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Now playing Next Business US and China launch economic and financial working groups to ease tensions The announcement follows a string of high-ranking US officials' visits to China this year, which sets the stage for a possible meeting between Biden and Xi in November at an Asia-Pacific Economic conference. 22/09/2023