China Credit Growth Slows, Trade Surplus With U.S. Widens

The transcript discusses China's economic strategy, focusing on the balance between financial risk and global demand for exports. It highlights the slowdown in credit growth and the lowest recorded M2 money supply growth. The discussion also covers the impact of regulations on insurance and banking sectors, and the Chinese government's acceptance of slower growth to pursue deleveraging. The transcript concludes with an analysis of China's GDP growth, potential headwinds like pollution curbs, property market slowdown, and the US-China trade relationship.

What has helped soften the impact of China's financial risk management campaign?

• Strong global demand for Chinese exports

• Decrease in foreign investments

• Increased domestic consumption

• Reduction in government spending

What is the expected GDP growth for China in the fourth quarter of 2017?

• 6.7%

• 6.9%

• 6.8%

• 6.5%

Which organization predicted a growth number of around 6.8% for China in 2017?

• World Bank

• International Monetary Fund

• United Nations

• Asian Development Bank

What potential challenge is mentioned as a headwind for China's economy?

• Increasing interest rates

• Decreasing labor force

• Pollution curbs

• Rising inflation rates

What is a key area of concern in the US-China trade relationship?

• Intellectual property rights

• Tourism restrictions

• Exchange rate fluctuations

• Tariffs on steel imports