Chimerica
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Definitions
- 1 The symbiotic relationship between China and the United States. neologism
"As in all good marriages, the differences between the two halves of Chimerica are complementary. He concluded by saying "Chimerica, despite its name, is no chimera." In conclusion, shouldn't we view China's ascendancy as an opportunity […]"
Example
More examples"As in all good marriages, the differences between the two halves of Chimerica are complementary. He concluded by saying "Chimerica, despite its name, is no chimera." In conclusion, shouldn't we view China's ascendancy as an opportunity […]"
Etymology
Blend of China + America, coined by British historian Niall Ferguson and German economist Moritz Schularick, with reference to chimera.
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