Trade Uncertainty Threatens China’s Electronics Export Growth

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This is an Expression of Concern issued by PLOS ONE editors regarding a previously published article about the relationship between economic policy uncertainty, intra-industry trade, and China's mechanical and electrical product exports. An Expression of Concern is a formal notice that alerts readers to potential issues with a published article that may affect its reliability or interpretation. The editors have identified concerns that warrant bringing to the attention of the scientific community while the matter is being investigated.

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Expressions of Concern serve an important function in maintaining scientific integrity by transparently communicating potential problems with published research. This allows researchers, policymakers, and others who may have cited or relied upon the original article to exercise appropriate caution when interpreting its findings about Chinese trade policy and export patterns.