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The United Nations offices in Geneva. Conflicts such as U.S.-China rivalry and Russia's invasion of Ukraine increasingly divide the world and slow globalization. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Globalization is at a standstill as conflicts, including U.S.-China rivalry and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, increasingly divide the world. Still, businesses and people sometimes repair such divisions as they seek avenues for growth abroad. To sail this divided world, "fairness" will be the key compass for all.

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