US Firms' Confidence on China Falls to Fresh Low

The video discusses the impact of recent events on capital flows between the US and China. It highlights the weakening investment from American firms into China, partly due to the Shanghai lockdown and the resulting economic uncertainty. The confidence of American firms in future investments in China is at its lowest, affecting capital flows. The Chinese government aims to attract high-tech manufacturing investments to advance its industrial policy goals.

What was one of the reasons American firms postponed investments in China?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Currency fluctuations

• Uncertainty due to the Shanghai lockdown

• High tariffs

What percentage of American firms are optimistic about the next five years in China?

• 40%

• 51%

• 60%

• 75%

How has the confidence level of American firms in China changed according to the China US Business Council?

• It has slightly improved

• It is the lowest since the surveys began

• It remains unchanged

• It has increased significantly

What type of investment does the Chinese government desire to help move up the value chain?

• Real estate

• High-tech manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Retail

How might reduced capital flows affect China's industrial policy goals?

• It will hinder their progress

• It will accelerate their goals

• It will lead to policy changes

• It will have no effect