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Kenya's dilemma as WTO meeting sets stage for US and China clash

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President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto at the reception hosted by US President Joe Biden (left) during the 77th United Nations General Assembly. [White House]

The competing trade interests of Western countries and their Asian counterparts, led by China, are expected to play out at the World Trade Organisation's 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) slated for February 26 to 29 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

One of the multi-lateral areas where China versus US conflict is expected to unfold heavily will be swaying the crucial Africa voting block either to support or frustrate certain positions that currently influence world trade.

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