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China Unscripted

#239 China Investors Are Running Scared | Benjamin Qiu

Feb 5, 2024
Benjamin Qiu, an expert on China's economy and its impact on global markets, joins the podcast to discuss the shrinking Chinese economy and the impact of the Hong Kong national security law. They delve into the concerns of lawyers and businesses, the changes in the Hong Kong court system, challenges faced by foreign companies in China, and the implications of China's military-civil fusion policy. Additionally, they explore investing difficulties, opportunities for diversification, and a proposed strategy to address Chinese companies like TikTok.
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Quick takeaways

  • China's economy could be shrinking, causing investors to short-sell or bail.
  • Foreign businesses in China face obstacles including unpredictable legislative process and restrictions on freedoms.

Deep dives

The Chinese Communist Party's stranglehold over the economy worries foreign businesses

Foreign businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about the Chinese Communist Party's authoritarian control over the economy, with Chinese companies also looking to escape from the country.

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