The side-effect of the zero covid policy in Asia.
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BOJ Policymaker Warns of Global Impact From Chip Crunch, Asia Factory Closures
A shortage of semiconductor chips may persist for the rest of this year if the coronavirus pandemic keeps Southeast Asian factories shut, a Bank of Japan policymaker said, highlighting supply constraints as among key risks to the global economy.
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