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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Dual circulation is China's economic development strategy prioritising domestic demand and supply chains (internal circulation) as the mainstay while keeping international trade and investment (external circulation) a…
- When and by whom was dual circulation introduced?
- What does the 'mainstay' clause mean in the strategy?
- What external pressures drove the adoption of dual circulation?
- How does dual circulation compare with India's Atmanirbhar Bharat?

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