Growth in the region slowed sharply, as might be expected of export-led economies confronted with the sharpest collapse in global trade since the 1930’s. But, with the notable exception of Japan, which suffered its deepest recession of the modern era, Asia came through an extraordinarily tough period in excellent shape.
Même si leur croissance a chuté, car leurs économies reposent essentiellement sur les exportations, ils ont traversé sans grand dommage la plus grande crise affectant le commerce mondial depuis les années 1930 (à l'exception notable du Japon qui a connu sa plus grave récession de l'époque moderne).