Previewing the China Party Congress

The video discusses the upcoming 20th Party Congress in China, focusing on President Xi's expected third term and China's emphasis on technological self-reliance. It highlights economic challenges, including slow growth and the property sector's debt issues, and anticipates no major policy shifts. The video also covers changes in China's economic leadership, the centralization of the economy, and the state sector's role. US-China relations are strained, with little expectation of breakthroughs, though cooperation in areas like climate change is possible. Internal pressures on Xi, such as social unrest and unemployment, are also discussed.

What is the expected focus of China following the 20th Party Congress?

• Increasing foreign investments

• Technological self-reliance

• Reducing military spending

• Expanding tourism

What major policy change is NOT expected from the 20th Party Congress?

• Maintaining economic stability

• Lifting the zero COVID policy

• Doubling down on technological innovation

• Emphasizing common prosperity

What is anticipated regarding the new economic team around President Xi?

• Continuation of current policies

• Introduction of foreign advisors

• A major policy shift

• Focus on reducing state control

How is the state sector expected to change under President Xi?

• It will be privatized

• It will become more robust

• It will be reduced in size

• It will focus on international expansion

What is the current state of US-China relations?

• Stable and cooperative

• Tense with limited breakthroughs

• Focused on military alliances

• Improving rapidly

What is a potential area of cooperation between the US and China?

• Nuclear disarmament

• Cultural exchanges

• Global food crisis

• Space exploration

What is President Xi's stance on cooperation with the US?

• He wants a quid pro quo

• He seeks immediate cooperation

• He is not interested in any form of cooperation

• He prioritizes military alliances