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The China Crisis: How Bad is it?

Sep 7, 2023
An economist discusses the economic troubles facing China, including real estate crisis, youth unemployment, and local government debts. The podcast explores whether China is headed towards collapse like the Soviet Union and the consequences for the world economy. It also touches on China's weak economy despite lifted COVID restrictions, demographic challenges, and the implications of China's growth as a challenge to the United States and the rest of the world.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
China's Weak Economy Despite COVID Restrictions Lifted
02:54 • 18min
3
The Economic Weakness of China and Its Strategic Implications
21:07 • 2min
4
China's Demographic Challenges and Their Impact on Long-Term Growth
23:35 • 3min
5
The China Challenge: Assumptions, Weakness, and International Relations
26:18 • 2min