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U.S. Eases Tariffs on Taiwanese Auto Parts, Wood and Aircraft Components

The U.S. will ease several Section 232 tariffs on Taiwanese goods, according to a notice posted on the Federal Register.Tariffs on certain Taiwanese automobile parts, timber, lumber, and wood derivative products will be reduced or capped at 15%. The U.S. will also remove derivative Section 232 tariffs on Taiwanese civil aircraft components made from steel, aluminum, and copper.Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 gives the president the permission to impose trade restrictions if the U.S. Secretary of Commerce determines that certain imports threaten to impair U.S. national security.Taiwanese companies are expected to invest $250 billion in the United States to expand semiconductor and advanced technology production capacity.The tariff modifications take effect retroactively from May 1, 2026.

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Market Chatter: Taiwan Detains Trio Suspected of Smuggling Nvidia Chips to China via Japan

Taiwanese authorities detained three individuals suspected of smuggling Nvidia's advanced artificial intelligence chips to China in its first public crackdown on such illegal exports, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday.According to the report, the trio was allegedly caught falsifying documents related to exports of Super Micro Computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips that are barred from sale to China without a license from the U.S.However, of the 50 servers seized during the crackdown, at least one had made its way to Japan before being re-routed to Hong Kong for sale onward to China, the report said.The alleged smugglers had again planned to send shipments via Japan, Bloomberg reported.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Taiwan Stock Market Surpasses India to Become World's Fifth-Largest

Taiwan has overtaken India in total stock market value, becoming the world's fifth-largest equity market, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday.Taiwan's market capitalization reached $4.95 trillion on Monday, slightly ahead of India's $4.92 trillion, according to Bloomberg data. Only the United States, China, Japan and Hong Kong now rank ahead of Taiwan globally.The gains were driven largely by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:2330), whose shares have surged 49% this year amid strong demand tied to the artificial intelligence boom. The chipmaker now accounts for about 42% of Taiwan's benchmark TAIEX index, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Nvidia to Invest $150 Billion Annually in Taiwan

Nvidia plans to invest around $150 billion annually in Taiwan, calling the island-nation the "epicenter" of the AI revolution, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.Huang made the comments at a launch event for Nvidia's planned Taiwan headquarters in Taipei. The new headquarters, expected to break ground this year and begin operations by 2030, will employ around 4,000 people, according to the report.Huang also said Taiwan would remain a global technology manufacturing hub for years to come as demand for AI computing continues to grow, the newswire reported.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Taiwan Consumer Confidence Falls Slightly in May as Stock Investment Sentiment Weakens

Taiwan's consumer confidence index (CCI) slipped to 62.08 in May, down 0.39 points from April, the Economic Development Research Center at National Central University said Wednesday.The decline was driven by weaker sentiment across five sub-indicators, with confidence in stock investment opportunities posting the largest monthly drop.The sub-indicators that dropped are investing in stocks, which recorded the largest decline, purchasing durable goods, domestic economic outlook, household financial situation and employment opportunities. Meanwhile, expectations for price levels over the next six months recorded the only increase among the six indicators.All six core sub-indicators point toward pessimism among consumers, the report said.

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Taiwan's Wholesale, Retail Trade Rise in April

Taiwan's wholesale turnover in April rose 25.2% annually to NT$1.543 trillion, supported by rapid expansion in emerging technology applications and higher petrochemical raw material prices, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said.Machinery and equipment wholesale surged 44.3%, while chemical materials wholesale climbed 22.3%. Food, beverage and tobacco wholesale, along with pharmaceutical and cosmetics wholesale, increased 7.4% and 7%, respectively. However, household appliances and supplies wholesale fell 6.5% amid weak market demand.Retail sales for the month rose 5.2% from a year earlier to NT$404.8 billion, thanks to promotional campaigns tied to the Qingming Festival and Mother's Day holidays, as well as demand for new consumer electronics products.Department stores, textiles and apparel retailers, e-commerce and mail-order businesses, ICT and home appliance retailers, and convenience stores recorded growth of 12.6%, 14.1%, 9.1%, 11%, and 5.5%, respectively. Whereas, Auto and motorcycle retail sales declined 4.6%.Meanwhile, the food and beverage sector posted NT$85.2 billion in turnover, up 4.5% year on year, benefiting from holiday demand, expansion efforts, co-branded products, and beverage promotions, the data showed.

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Taiwan's Industrial Production Rises 14.2% in April

Taiwan's industrial production rose 14.2% annually in April, driven by a 15.1% increase in manufacturing output, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said Tuesday.Monthly, industrial production fell 6.4%, with manufacturing output down 6.7%.After seasonal adjustments, industrial production increased 0.5% from the previous month, while manufacturing rose 1.%, according to official data.Other sectors showed mixed performance, with mining and quarrying output falling 9.4% and electricity and gas supply edging down 0.5%, while water supply increased 2.7%.For the January-April period, industrial production climbed 21.1% year on year, supported by a 22.7% rise in manufacturing activity, the data showed.

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Market Chatter: Taiwan Ranks Fifth-Largest Equity Market Globally Worth $4.95 Trillion

Taiwan's stock market climbed to rank the fifth-largest equity market in the world with a market capitalization of $4.95 trillion, topping India's $4.92 trillion, Bloomberg data showed Monday.The rally has been powered by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:2330), which makes up about 42% of the benchmark index and has surged 49% this year. The island is now only behind the US, mainland China, Japan, and Hong Kong. India, however, has lagged amid higher energy costs, slower earnings momentum, and sustained foreign outflows, Bloomberg News said.The shift reflects a sharp divergence in investor sentiment across major emerging markets. Strong demand linked to artificial intelligence chips has driven heavy concentration gains in Taiwan's tech-heavy market.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: MA-tek Plans to Inject Around NT$700 Million to Upgrade Seven Laboratories

Materials analysis firm MA-tek plans to invest around NT$700 million to upgrade seven laboratories across northern and southern Taiwan under government-backed investment schemes, Now News reported Monday.The upgrades span Hsinchu County, Hsinchu City and Tainan, and will add advanced testing equipment alongside 208 new jobs, according to the report.The company, which serves semiconductor, display and optoelectronics sectors, is pushing deeper into AI-enabled testing, automated reporting and data-driven management systems. It also plans workflow reviews aimed at improving energy efficiency and establishing a greenhouse gas inventory framework, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Taiwan Watchdog Urges Insurers to Channel More Funds into Local Asset Managers

Taiwan's financial regulator is urging insurers and financial conglomerates to allocate more capital to domestic asset managers to expand the industry's scale amid global competition, Bloomberg News reported Monday.Taiwan's asset management sector needs stronger internal funding support, particularly from large life insurers and group-linked institutions, to build a size comparable with major regional hubs, Financial Supervisory Commission chairman Peng Jin-lung reportedly said in an interview.Peng said life insurers, which control about $1 trillion in assets, and large financial groups are key to accelerating growth if they direct more mandates to local fund managers rather than overseas platforms, according to the report.The push forms part of a broader effort to strengthen Taiwan's financial sector and reduce reliance on foreign asset managers as competition intensifies across Asia, the report said.

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Asia Week Ahead: Policy Rate Decisions, Inflation Prints and GDP Reports

Asia's economic calendar this week features a mix of inflation data, interest rate decisions, GDP releases and industrial figures across the region.The week opens with Singapore's GDP and inflation data, plus Thailand's trade figures, followed on Tuesday by Taiwan's industrial production and retail sales reports.Mid-week, attention turns to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's policy decision and Australia's inflation print. On Thursday, the Bank of Korea will announce its rate decision, while Hong Kong releases trade data and India reports industrial and manufacturing output figures.Friday will be the busiest day for macro releases, led by a batch of key indicators from Japan. The week wraps up with China's PMI readings on Sunday.Here's what to watch in the week ahead.MONDAY, May 25Singapore's economy grew 6.0% year over year in the first quarter, government data showed, beating the 4.6% flash estimate and accelerating from the 5.7% growth in Q4.The expansion was driven by strong performances in the wholesale trade, manufacturing, and finance and insurance sectors.Meanwhile, the city-state's annual inflation rate held steady at 1.8% in April, unchanged from March but below market expectations of 2%.Core inflation, on the other hand, eased to 1.4% in April from 1.7% a month prior.In Thailand, exports surged 23.1% year over year to $31.6 billion in April, accelerating from an 18.7% increase in March and beating forecasts of 16.2%.Imports likewise strengthened, expanding 45% in April to $41.6 billion, compared with a rise of 35.7% a month prior.As a result, the trade deficit ballooned to $10.02 billion in April from $3.3 billion a year earlier, far above forecasts of a $5.1 billion shortfall.TUESDAY, May 26Singapore will release its April industrial production data, while Taiwan is due to report both industrial production and retail sales figures for the month.WEDNESDAY, May 27New Zealand's central bank will hold its policy meeting, with analysts expecting no change to the country's official cash rate of 2.25%, according to a Trading Economics consensus.Australia is set to release inflation figures on the same day. Consumer prices rose 4.6% year on year in March, the fastest pace since September 2023, and are expected to accelerate to 5.1% in April as oil prices climb amid the Middle East conflict.Meanwhile, China will report its industrial profits for April. A pair of confidence reports covering business and consumer sentiment will be due in South Korea and Taiwan, respectively.THURSDAY, May 28The Bank of Korea is set to meet for its policy rate decision, with markets watching for any change to its current 2.5% benchmark rate amid inflation and growth pressures linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Hong Kong will release its monthly trade figures. The April reading could show a narrowing of the trade deficit to HK$46 billion from HK$89.1 billion in March, Trading Economics forecasted.Meanwhile, India will report its industrial and manufacturing production data for April.Markets will also watch New Zealand's ANZ Business Confidence report for May, after the index dropped to -10.6 in April -- its first negative reading since August 2023 -- as the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment.FRIDAY, May 29Japan's usual end-of-month data deluge, which includes the release of inflation, unemployment rate, industrial production and retail sales, will provide insights into the country's economic health.Markets will also watch Taiwan's final Q1 GDP growth figures for any revision from the preliminary estimate, which showed the economy expanding by 13.7%.Other highlights include trade balance figures from Macau and the Philippines, and export and import price data from Singapore.Both South Korea and Thailand will report their monthly industrial production and retail sales stats, while Macau will report its unemployment rate for April.Lastly, a report capturing business confidence in April will be due in the Philippines.SUNDAY, May 31China, the biggest economy in Asia, will release its official May PMI data covering manufacturing, non-manufacturing and general activity.

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Taiwan Sees Increase in April Narrow Money, Broad Money Supply

Taiwan's narrow money (M1B) rose 8.25% year-on-year in April, while broad money supply (M2) increased 6.45%, according to central bank data released on Friday.Monthly, M2 expanded 0.62% and M1B grew 0.21%, Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) said.The average growth rate for January to April stood at 5.7% for M2 and 7.19% for M1B, while the central bank also reported an annual increase in lending and investment by financial institutions to 8.61% at month-end April, the data showed.

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Taiwan's Jobless Rate Drops to 3.3% in April

Taiwan's unemployment rate fell to 3.3% in April, down 0.04 percentage points from the previous month, according to data released by the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics on Friday.The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate also eased to 3.34% from 3.35% in March.The number of unemployed persons stood at 397,000, decreasing by 5,000 from the previous month and by 2,000 from a year earlier.The labor force participation rate slipped to 59.52%, down 0.05 percentage points from March but up 0.25 percentage points year on year.Total employment declined by 6,000 to 11.6 million in April, down 0.05% from the previous month, though it increased 0.23% compared with a year earlier, the data showed.

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Market Chatter: AMD Ramps Up Taiwan Partnerships to Combat CPU Supply Shortages

US-based semiconductor designer AMD is expanding production efforts with Taiwanese partners as unexpectedly strong demand tightens global CPU supply, Reuters reported Friday, citing CEO Lisa Su.Su said the company is coordinating closely with key customers across China and other markets, with a focus on ensuring capacity can support a sharp rise in central processing unit output. She added that Taiwan remains central to global semiconductor manufacturing through firms such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:2330), according to the report.She described the CPU market as increasingly constrained, driven by AI inference and emerging agentic systems, and said AMD expects supply to rise quarter by quarter, with further expansion planned into 2027 and beyond, the news agency said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Taiwan Mulls Annual Limit on Currency Choice for Foreign Dividend Investors

Taiwan's central bank is considering rules that will prevent foreign investors from frequently switching currency preferences when receiving U.S. dollar dividends from companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:2330), Reuters reported Thursday.Citing three sources familiar with the matter, the news agency said that under the proposal, investors may only be allowed to change their selection once a year, according to people familiar with the matter.The discussion follows a recent policy shift allowing listed Taiwanese firms to distribute foreign-currency dividends to overseas shareholders, with custodians preparing systems to support the change.Taiwan Central Bank has not issued an official comment, while TSMC has said it supports the policy direction and will review arrangements once details are finalized. Implementation is expected to begin next year, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Trump Signals Intent to Talk With Taiwan's President

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would speak with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te and work on the issue surrounding Taiwan, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday.Before boarding Air Force One, Trump told reporters at Joint Base ​Andrews in Maryland that they will "work on that, the Taiwan problem," but sources told Reuters that a meeting between the leaders is not yet scheduled, the report said.Beijing has been at odds with the self-governed island in a bid to fully take control of the territory, according to the media outlet.During Trump's visit to Beijing last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the U.S. that "mishandling" the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict.The White House and China's embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to Reuter's request for comment on the matter, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Taiwan's Export Orders Rise 48% in April

Taiwan's export orders surged 48.1% in April to $87.5 billion from a year earlier, the Ministry of Economic Affairs R.O.C. reported Wednesday.In local currency, the export orders were NT$2.769 trillion, jumping 43.6% from a year earlier.

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Fitch Sees Manageable Risk in APAC Insurer Private Credit Exposure

Fitch Ratings says private credit exposure among major rated Asia-Pacific insurers remains broadly contained, with allocations still below 5% of total assets or around 10% of equity capital, including contractual service margin, in 2025.While positions have climbed over the past two to three years, Fitch said the shift has not materially altered overall portfolio risk profiles.The agency noted insurers are relying on tighter safeguards, including diversification across managers, borrowers, sectors and regions, alongside conservative sector choices and limits on leverage. Portfolios are mainly focused on senior secured and asset-backed loans, with regular checks on valuations, credit changes and recoveries due to the illiquid nature of the asset class.Fitch added that regulatory reforms and accounting changes, including risk-based capital frameworks and IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, have supported the allocation trend by improving capital efficiency.

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Asia Week Ahead: Central Bank Moves, Inflation Data, Trade Numbers and GDP Reports

For this week in Asia, the economic calendar features a busy slate of macro releases across the region.The week begins with a slew of closely watched indicators from China, including industrial production and unemployment data.On Tuesday, markets turn to Japan's first-quarter GDP estimates and Malaysia's April inflation print.Wednesday features policy decisions in Indonesia and China, along with trade data from Taiwan.Thursday brings Japan's latest trade figures and Australia's closely watched labor market report. On Friday, Japan returns to the spotlight with its April inflation print.Here's what to watch in the week ahead.MONDAY, May 18The week kicked off with a flurry of macro releases from China.Industrial production: A 4.1% year-over-year expansion was recorded in April, sharply slowing from the 5.7% growth in March and way below expectations of a 5.9% rise.Retail sales: Growth decelerated to 0.2% year on year in April, versus 1.7% a month prior.Unemployment: The rate eased to 5.2% in April from 5.4% a month earlier.Meanwhile, prices of new residential properties in China's first-tier cities grew 0.1% month on month in April, decelerating from the 0.2% expansion in March.Chinese investments in real estate development fell 13.7% year on year to 2.397 trillion yuan between January and April.Outside China, Thailand reported that its gross domestic product grew at a faster rate of 2.8% in the first quarter of 2026 from 2.5% in the last three months of 2025.In Singapore, April trade showed a 24.5% year on year rise in non-oil domestic exports, extending the 15.3% increase in the previous month.Elsewhere, New Zealand's services sector showed a modest improvement in April but remained in contraction, with persistent cost pressures and global shipping disruptions continuing to weigh on sentiment, according to BusinessNZ.The BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index rose to 48.9 in April from 46.2 in March. A reading below the 50-point mark points to contraction.TUESDAY, May 19Markets will turn their attention to Japan's preliminary first-quarter GDP.Economists at ING said they expect the economy to grow at a similar rate as the previous quarter's 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis. "The war's impact on GDP should be minimal in 1Q26," the bank said in a preview.Meanwhile, Malaysia will disclose its April inflation print, with Trading Economics expecting prices to rise at a faster pace than the 1.7% year over year growth seen in March. According to the data platform, Malaysia's CPI could rise at a rate of 2.7%.In Australia, the Reserve Bank of Australia's meeting minutes will add color to the central bank's recent decision to increase the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35%.CommBank said the minutes may provide more details on the board's discussion and how members were assessing the impact of the conflict around Iran.A consumer confidence report, due for release the same day, will capture sentiment over the most recent RBA rate hike and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Lastly, Hong Kong will report April unemployment stats on the same day.WEDNESDAY, May 20Bank Indonesia will meet for its monetary policy meeting and could raise rates by 25 basis points to 5% amid a depreciation of the local currency and a shift in expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, which bodes unfavorably for the Indonesian rupiah, ING forecasted.China will similarly set its one-year and five-year loan prime rates, with markets expecting no change in the prevailing rates of 3% and 3.5%, respectively.Trade data from Taiwan and Malaysia will be due.Taiwan is once again expected to show a "strong reading" when it releases April export orders data, with growth topping 54% year on year, ING said in a preview.The island nation started the year "quite strongly" amid external demand for its main high-tech products, which is expected to continue, according to the note.Meanwhile, Malaysia's trade surplus is expected to narrow to 10.5 billion ringgit from 24.6 billion ringgit in the month prior, Trading Economics forecasted.The Reuters Tankan Index for May, a key gauge of Japanese business confidence, will be due the same day.THURSDAY, May 21Japan will release several economic indicators on Thursday, including April trade data and March machinery orders.The country is expected to report a trade deficit of 29.7 billion yen for the month, reversing from a surplus of 667 billion yen in March, according to a Trading Economics consensus.New Zealand will similarly report its April trade balance, with analysts forecasting a trade surplus of around NZ$840 million, according to a Trading Economics consensus.Neighboring Australia will report labor data for April. Westpac expects unemployment to remain at 4.3%.Elsewhere, Hong Kong will report April inflation data while Macau will disclose first-quarter retail sales stats. In South Korea, the April producer price inflation data will be due.On the activity front, S&P Global will release flash purchasing managers' index reports covering May manufacturing, services, and composite activity in India, Australia and Japan.FRIDAY, May 22Japan's April inflation print will capture headlines on Friday, giving markets a look into how the energy shock from the Middle East conflict is impacting the economy.Economists at ING said energy effects may have a limited impact on growth but a greater impact on inflation, which is expected to clock in at 1.8% year on year in April -- up from 1.5% in March."Higher energy costs are expected to increase overall inflation. The impact, though, will likely be still less significant than that observed in other Asian and developed countries," ING said in a note.Inflation data will also be due in Macau.Meanwhile, Taiwan could see a marginal drop in its unemployment when it releases April labor stats. According to Trading Economics, Taiwan's jobless rate could go down to 3.3% from 3.35%.New Zealand is expected to see a "muted" rise in real retail sales when reporting its Q1 data, Westpac said in a preview. The bank expects a rise of 0.2% for the first three months of the year, versus the 0.9% growth recorded in the previous quarter. "The latter part of March saw fuel prices rising sharply, and that has been a drag on spending," Westpac said.Lastly, South Korea will release a report capturing consumer confidence for May. ING said it expects consumer sentiment to deteriorate further amid inflation hikes and energy headwinds.

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Market Chatter: Taiwan's CPC, Formosa to Keep Domestic Fuel Prices Unchanged

State-owned CPC Corp., Taiwan, and Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) plan to keep domestic fuel prices unchanged this week for the seventh consecutive week, despite elevated global crude oil prices, the Taipei Times reported Monday.Retail prices remain unchanged: 92-octane gasoline at NT$32.4 per liter, 95-octane at NT$33.9, and 98-octane at NT$35.9. Diesel is priced at NT$31 per liter at CPC stations and NT$30.8 at Formosa outlets, the report said.The companies said the move supports inflation control and aligns with the government's pricing mechanism, which aims to keep local fuel below neighboring markets. CPC also reported ongoing losses on fuel sales, partly offset by a stronger Taiwan dollar, the news outlet said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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