The Geopolitics of Commodities
John Fowler - "Xi Jinping will face the largest internal threat to his position"
Feb 17, 2024
John Fowler, former Australian Diplomat, discusses China's internal threats, Australia's global positioning, and future international security trends. They explore the shift from a unipolar to a multipolar world order and the economic challenges facing China, including lack of consumer confidence and leadership issues.
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- China's economic regression poses an internal threat to Xi Jinping's leadership.
- Africa shows economic potential with startups and youth optimism, facing challenges like political instability.
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China's Economic Challenges and Political Direction
China is currently facing economic challenges, such as an over-leveraged real estate industry and low consumer confidence. The country's political direction under Xi Jinping is also being scrutinized, and there are potential internal threats to his position. The future of China's economic and political model remains uncertain.
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