Christopher Balding

Christopher Balding, a former professor of economics at Peking University, and Siddhant Kishore, a security researcher at the Institute for the Study of War, dive into critical global tensions. Balding analyzes the ongoing U.S.-China tariff war, shedding light on the complexities of China's economy and trade strategies. Kishore discusses the recent terror attack in Kashmir, emphasizing its potential to escalate conflict between India and Pakistan. Their insights reveal the intricate balance of international diplomacy during these fraught times.

Christopher Balding, a senior fellow at the Henry Jackson Society and founder of New Kite Data Labs, dives deep into the dire state of China's economy, revealing that even Xi Jinping may not fully grasp the extent of the disaster. He discusses unsustainable debt levels and the looming housing crisis, contrasting government optimism with harsh realities on the ground. The rising youth unemployment is reshaping career choices, while the Communist Party's increasing influence distorts market dynamics. Balding warns of potential instability amidst tightening government control.

Christopher Balding, Senior Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society and founder of New Kite Data Labs, discusses China's economy, the overvaluation of real estate, the comparison of China's bailout with the US's, increasing debt and unsustainable infrastructure model, the impact of higher education investment, and the environmental impact of Chinese electric vehicles.