In the political rhetoric of many authoritarian governments, fascination with copying China's trick can clearly be discerned.

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Like it does for many, China holds a certain fascination for me.

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She tells the story of early exploration and the fascination with the exotic, detailing the crafty manoeuvring of foreign trade with China and the many influences that flowed back and forth across the water.

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