What the Conference Board Is Warning About China's Growth

The video discusses the challenges of long-term economic forecasting, focusing on China's projected slowdown to 4% by 2020 according to the Conference Board. It highlights the structural risks and imbalances in China's development model, such as rising debt and real estate concerns. The IMF also predicts a growth target of 6.5% to 7% for China, with warnings about similar risks. Current forecasts for China's economic performance are discussed, with a focus on the potential ripple effects of any deviations from expected growth rates.

What factors contribute to the 'deep structural slowdown' mentioned in the text?

What are the main concerns highlighted in the Conference Board's forecast for China's economy?

How does the IMF's growth target for China compare to the Conference Board's forecast?

What is the significance of the 7.2% forecast mentioned for the third quarter?

Discuss the implications of a weaker than expected growth rate for China as mentioned in the text.