<p>The idea of an Asia-Europe Meeting or ASEM may have been born in part as Europe's reaction to the Asia-Pacific Economic Co- operation (APEC) and the possibility of being left out of the booming East Asia region. It may also have been born in part as a means of engaging Europe in East Asia's growth, thereby tempering the United States' relations with East Asia.</p>
<p>Articles include:</p>
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<li>Restructuring Tariffs: Toward a More Competitive Philippines</li>
<li>The Case of the Garments Industry</li>
<li>The Textile Industry: In a Bad Shape</li>
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