Nomura's Zhao Sees China's 2018 Growth Slowing

The video discusses China's economic growth forecast, highlighting a potential slip to 6.5% due to a cooling property market and cautious macro policies. Despite this, the quality of growth is emphasized as China addresses debt, pollution, and poverty. The discussion also covers the structural challenges of overcapacity and financial risks, with a focus on long-term economic rebalancing from investment-driven to consumption-driven growth.

What is the expected change in China's economic growth rate this year?

• Drop to 5.5%

• Increase to 7%

• Decrease to 6.5%

• Remain at 6.8%

What has been the trend in housing prices in China over the past three years?

• They have slightly increased.

• They have almost doubled.

• They have remained stable.

• They have decreased significantly.

What is one of the main concerns for Chinese policymakers regarding the property market?

• Lack of foreign investment

• Potential bubble and financial risks

• High construction costs

• Decreasing demand for housing

What is the expected long-term trend for China's economic growth?

• It will follow a downtrend.

• It will increase rapidly.

• It will remain constant.

• It will fluctuate unpredictably.

What structural shift is China's economy expected to undergo?

• From consumption-driven to investment-driven

• From export-driven to import-driven

• From technology-driven to agriculture-driven

• From investment-driven to consumption-driven