Yah Lah But

#645 ft. Professor Donald Low - GE2025, US Tariffs & COVID’s Impact on China

Apr 17, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Hong Kong's COVID Policy Fallout

  • Hong Kong's zero COVID policy led to major economic and health crises with the world's highest mortality rate at one point.
  • Singapore's pragmatic and evidence-based approach achieved better economic recovery and public health outcomes.
INSIGHT

Hong Kong's Insecurity Revealed

  • Hong Kong's obsession with beating Singapore as a financial hub signals its own dysfunction and insecurity.
  • Singapore is focused on a diversified economy, not overtaking Hong Kong’s financial status.
INSIGHT

Chinese Pessimism on China's Future

  • Chinese people are more pessimistic about China's economic future than outsiders due to lived experiences.
  • Scenario planning warns to consider plausible outcomes beyond optimistic projections for China.
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