Surprised by How Little the Trade War Has Impacted China, Says Alpine Macro's Zhao

The video discusses the limited impact of the trade war on China's economy, highlighting that the GDP fluctuations are minimal and almost negligible. It emphasizes the resilience and stability of the Chinese economy, which is supported by various factors like consumption, capital investment, and industrial production. Despite poor export performance, these elements help offset the trade contraction. The speaker finds the economic performance better than expected and compares it with the US perspective, suggesting a more optimistic view of China's economic situation.

What is the speaker's view on the impact of tariffs on China's GDP?

• The tariffs have had little impact on China's GDP.

• The tariffs have caused China's GDP to fall below 6%.

• The tariffs have significantly lowered China's GDP.

• The tariffs have improved China's GDP.

Which aspect of the Chinese economy does the speaker find surprising?

• The increase in export performance.

• The minimal impact of the trade war.

• The significant impact of the trade war.

• The rapid decline in GDP.

How does the speaker describe the Chinese economy in terms of its GDP performance?

• The GDP performance is worse than expected.

• The GDP performance is as expected.

• The GDP performance is better than expected.

• The GDP performance is unpredictable.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of the Chinese economy that offsets trade contraction?

• Industrial production

• Capital investment

• Tourism

• Consumption

What is the speaker's opinion on the overall performance of the Chinese economy despite poor exports?

• The economy is stagnant.

• The economy is performing better than expected.

• The economy is performing poorly overall.

• The economy is declining rapidly.