Milken Institute on China's Best-Performing Cities

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID lockdowns on city rankings, emphasizing the role of economic growth and policy effectiveness. It highlights urbanization trends in China, particularly in cities like Guangzhou and Heiko, and the influence of central government policies. The discussion also covers the risks associated with policy execution and the challenges cities face in maintaining growth, such as infrastructure and job availability.

How did the COVID lockdowns potentially affect city rankings according to the text?

What criteria were used to create the specific list mentioned in the text?

What does the text suggest about the economic growth of cities during the pandemic?

What role does central government policy play in the rankings of cities?

What is the significance of the term 'Kaizen' as mentioned in the text?

Why might some cities lack staying power in their rankings?

How does the text describe the situation of Hainan in relation to its economic potential?