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Claim Text: About 2 million jobs were lost between 1999 and 2011 as a result of China’s rise in manufacturing prowess.
Simplified Text: Approximately 2 million jobs were lost between 1999 and 2011 due to China's manufacturing growth.
Confidence Score: 0.700
Claim Maker: David Autor
UUID: c91315a9-a7db-471a-ba12-6485853d5168
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM (8 months ago)

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