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China’s economy could be severely impacted by any disruptions in the Taiwan Strait. China is reliant on the strait for nearly one-third of its imports, particularly oil, coal, natural gas, and manufacturing inputs like ores and metals.
SOURCE: "Disruptions to Trade in the Taiwan Strait Would Severely Impact China's Economy" by CSIS's Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, David Peng, Bonny Lin, and Jasper Verschuur.
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90 percent
The status of Fordow, a major Iranian nuclear site, will be essential for Iran’s nuclear future, as it is believed to be the facility that could increase enrichment from 60 to 90 percent for weapons-grade uranium.
SOURCE: "Three Things Will Determine Iran’s Nuclear Future—Fordow Is Just One of Them" by CSIS's Heather Williams.
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60 percent
Once combined, the Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel will become the second-largest steelmaker in the world, allowing them to compete much more effectively with Chinese companies, which currently produce 60 percent of the world’s steel.
SOURCE: "Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal" by CSIS's Kristi Govella.
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90 out of 100
Almost 90 of 100 North Korean survey respondents had no access to COVID-19 testing during the pandemic. Of the small minority that did, most were not able to access testing during the first two years of the lockdown.
SOURCE: "Behind Shuttered Borders: A view into North Korea’s COVID-19 experiences" by CSIS's Victor Cha, Katrin Fraser Katz, and Seiyeon Ji.
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