Drum Tower from The Economist Drum Tower: Xi’s doomed economic plan
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Apr 9, 2024 
The Economist's editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, discusses Xi Jinping's economic plan and China's relationship with America. They explore China's technological ambitions, lack of confidence among investors, and the challenges of a centralized decision-making system.
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China Development Forum Observations
- Zany Minton Beddoes attended the China Development Forum in Beijing.
- She observed Western CEOs carefully crafting their statements to Chinese officials.
US-China Relations
- US-China relations are tactically more stable than a year ago.
- There is a greater effort to manage the relationship and avoid accidental catastrophe.
Guns of August Anecdote
- A Chinese acquaintance of Zany Minton Beddoes suggested rereading "Guns of August" a year prior.
- This highlighted the tense atmosphere and lack of communication between the US and China.