George Magnus

George Magnus, a prominent China expert and research associate at the University of Oxford, dives into the faltering engine of China's economy. He discusses the potential for a balance sheet recession, drawing parallels with Japan's economic history. The conversation highlights the tension between governmental policies and consumer demand, while exploring the reliability of China's economic statistics. Magnus also examines how global relations and demographic challenges complicate China's growth strategy, painting a complex picture of the world's second-largest economy.

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.

Robert D. Kaplan, an author and geopolitical expert, along with economist George Magnus, discuss the shifting dynamics of global power. They delve into the decline of U.S. presidential leadership and its implications for international relations, contrasting it with China’s economic ascent. The rise of BRICS is highlighted, emphasizing its challenge to U.S. dollar dominance and the quest for a new payment system. Kaplan and Magnus explore how these changes might create opportunities for democratic renewal in America amidst increasing global multipolarity.

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.

Andrew Keen, an internet entrepreneur and author, argues that robots will threaten livelihoods, while Walter Isaacson, a former CNN chairman, and Pippa Malmgren, a technology entrepreneur, counter that AI may create new opportunities. Economist George Magnus highlights the risks of automation leading to job displacement and growing inequality. They discuss historical trends in technology's impact on work, the need for vocational training, and the balance of human creativity in fields like medicine amid technological advancements.