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Pekingology
China's Bird Cage Economy
Sep 5, 2024
Jude Blanchette, a Freeman Chair in China Studies, joins David Hoffman, a Senior Advisor at the China Center for Economics & Business, to dive into China's 'birdcage economy.' They discuss the recent shift toward a more planned economy and the implications for foreign investments. Blanchette and Hoffman explore the restrictive regulatory environment limiting foreign joint ventures and analyze the challenges faced by private investors. They also forecast the future trajectory of China's economy amidst tensions between state control and market forces.
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- China's economy is shifting towards state control under Xi Jinping, limiting opportunities for foreign investors amid a 'birdcage economy'.
- The transition from an export-led economy to domestic consumption faces challenges due to political instability fears and a middle-income trap.
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