George Magnus, a distinguished economist and China Centre research associate at Oxford University, discusses critical junctures in China's economy, including real estate turbulence, demographic woes, and new global trade strategies. They explore China's transition into a new business model and its impact on the Chinese economy. They also examine China's rise as a global car exporter, the impact of the trade war on China-West trade patterns, the early days of crypto, the impact of demographics on inflation in China, and potential solutions for China's debt burden.

BlackRock's CEO discusses ESG and financial returns. George Magnus highlights challenges in China's economic model. The podcast explores US assistance to Ukraine and the challenge of China. The severity of criminal cases against Donald Trump is analyzed. Likelihood of legal cases being brought to trial before the election is discussed.

Technology might move fast but the fears surrounding it remain ever-present. Back in 2015 Intelligence Squared gathered both tech evangelists and technology naysayers to debate how robots and AI might swallow up jobs in years to come. The speakers included economist, commentator and author George Magnus, internet entrepreneur and author Andrew Keen, technology entrepreneur, presidential advisor and economist Dr Pippa Malmgren, and author and journalist Walter Isaacson. Chairing the debate was journalist and broadcaster Zeinab Badawi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices