Deflation Is Bigger Risk in China, Says HSBC’s Qu

The video discusses the current economic situation in China, focusing on CPI and PPI trends, and the implications for future economic policies. It highlights the upcoming National People's Congress and the expected lack of a numerical GDP target. The discussion includes potential fiscal policies and stimulus measures, as well as challenges in China's post-lockdown economic recovery, with a focus on retail sales and investment spending.

What is the main risk highlighted in the discussion about China's CPI and PPI?

• Inflation

• Deflation

• Trade Surplus

• Currency Devaluation

What is expected to be absent from China's National People's Congress?

• A military spending increase

• A numerical GDP growth target

• A new environmental policy

• A new trade agreement

What type of new measures are anticipated during the National People's Congress?

• New fiscal policies and stimulus

• Monetary policy tightening

• Reduction in public sector jobs

• Increased import tariffs

What has been slower than expected in China's post-lockdown period?

• Export growth

• Inflation rate

• Retail sales and investment spending

• Population growth

What are the headwinds affecting China's recovery process?

• Global economic slump and local challenges

• Rising oil prices

• Increased foreign investment

• Technological advancements