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Why is China Understating its Trade Surplus? - TLDR News Global
China is often seen as the "factory of the world," much to the concern of other economies around the world. A recent analysis even shows that China might be understating its trade surplus - and may be far bigger. But what is a trade surplus, and why is China understanding it?