The Asian financial turmoil which began inconspicuously on 2 July in Thailand has now taken on global dimension and may, if not handled carefully, result in global recession.

• 七月二日，亚洲金融风暴在泰国爆发，当时尚未引起人注意，现已成为牵动全球的问题。如果处理不善，这场风暴会引致全球经济衰退。