Chinese Economy Faces the Challenge of Slowing GDP Growth

The transcript discusses China's economic growth projections, highlighting its potential to surpass the US economy by 2025. It addresses concerns about inflation and deflationary pressures, and the Chinese government's efforts to shift towards domestic demand and governance reforms. The impact of Hong Kong protests on China's future is examined, along with the shift from economic growth to nationalism for legitimacy. The importance of China to the US economy and the role of foreign investment are also explored.

What are the implications of the protests in Hong Kong for China's economy?

How is the Chinese government's legitimacy evolving beyond economic growth?

In what ways might the Chinese government adjust its policies if economic growth does not meet expectations?