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#273 No One Knows How Bad the Chinese Economy Really Is | Christopher Balding

China Unscripted

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China's Economic Crossroads

This chapter explores the precarious state of the Chinese economy, emphasizing unsustainable debt levels and the looming housing crisis. It contrasts the government's optimistic narrative with the harsh realities faced by citizens, including rising unemployment and eroding job security. The discussion also highlights growing public discontent and shifts in sentiment towards the ruling party and its ineffective economic measures.

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