Economist Podcasts

Drum Tower: Xi’s doomed economic plan

Apr 9, 2024

Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-chief of The Economist, shares her insights on Xi Jinping's ambitious but questionable economic plans during the China Development Forum in Beijing. She discusses the intricate relationship between China and the U.S., reflecting on the cautious optimism in diplomatic communications. The conversation reveals concerns about China's resistance to expert advice that could stifle economic recovery. Beddoes also highlights the challenges posed by China's focus on domestic security, which could lead to skepticism in global markets.

37:18

Creator website

Episode guests

Zany Minton Beddoes

AI Summary

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

China prioritizes high-end manufacturing for technological self-reliance and global recognition.

Lack of confidence in China's economy due to authoritarian decision-making and security-focused policies.

US-China relations show signs of improvement through increased communication and shared initiatives.

China's economic trajectory faces uncertainty, emphasizing a need for adaptability and responsive policies.

Deep dives

China's Welcoming Stance to Foreign Business

China showcased a welcoming attitude towards foreign business by granting an unprecedented audience to top American companies like Blackstone, FedEx, and Qualcomm. This strategic move aimed to improve China's global standing and foster positive US-China relations, with the goal of shifting international sentiments in China's favor.

America bashing China without taking responsibility

01:20

Government-led Investment for Technological Self-Reliance

00:38

Being cautious of economic direction and unfulfilled potential

00:45

Intro

2min

Insights from the China Development Forum

4min

Navigating US-China Relations

13min

Tensions and Economic Concerns in U.S.-China Relations

4min

China's Economic Strategy: Balancing Growth and Security

13min

Reflections on Generational Challenges and Listener Appreciation

2min

The Economist’s editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes was recently in Beijing for the China Development Forum, an annual gathering where senior Chinese officials meet foreign business bosses.

She joins our Beijing bureau chief David Rennie to assess Xi Jinping’s new plan to escape economic stagnation. Plus, what is the outlook for China’s relationship with America?

Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+

For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Economist Podcasts

Drum Tower: Xi’s doomed economic plan

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

China's Welcoming Stance to Foreign Business

US-China Relations: Geopolitical Meeting and Sentiments

China's Drive Towards High-End Manufacturing

Economic Concerns and Policy Direction in China

Reflection on China's Economic Direction and Global Impact

Engagement between US and China

Perception of Global Conflicts in China

Future Prospects of US-China Relations and Economic Outlook

America bashing China without taking responsibility

Government-led Investment for Technological Self-Reliance

Being cautious of economic direction and unfulfilled potential

Get the Snipd
podcast app

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

Save any
moment

Share
& Export

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

Economist Podcasts

Drum Tower: Xi’s doomed economic plan

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

China's Welcoming Stance to Foreign Business

US-China Relations: Geopolitical Meeting and Sentiments

China's Drive Towards High-End Manufacturing

Economic Concerns and Policy Direction in China

Reflection on China's Economic Direction and Global Impact

Engagement between US and China

Perception of Global Conflicts in China

Future Prospects of US-China Relations and Economic Outlook

America bashing China without taking responsibility

Government-led Investment for Technological Self-Reliance

Being cautious of economic direction and unfulfilled potential

Get the Snipdpodcast app

AI-poweredpodcast player

Discoverhighlights

Save anymoment

Share& Export

AI-poweredpodcast player

Discoverhighlights

Get the Snipd
podcast app

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

Save any
moment

Share
& Export

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights