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学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 3046 trade deficit

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2018年CRI China doesn't want trade war with US: commerce minister

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China-ASEAN Expo closes with increasing trade volume

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Chinese export leader's Jan. foreign trade falls

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Sino-Russia ties enter new chapter with booming trade

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Canada's trade with China triples in decade

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Japan logs record trade deficit on tumbled export to China, Europe

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英闻天下——366 Ivory Trade Surges in Kenya

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China's Exports and Imports Increase, While Trade Surplus Shrinks

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NE China province reports nearly 20% rise in trade with Russia

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China faces serious trade disputes: vice minister

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US Trade Deficit Grows

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China's foreign trade improves, strong rebound unlikely

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Chinese minister warns of grim trade situation

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