China to Sanction NGOs, Halt U.S. Navy Visits Over Hong Kong

The video discusses the Hong Kong protests and Beijing's response, including sanctions on US non-profits and port visit freezes. It explores the impact on US-China trade relations, noting China's moderate response and continued focus on a phase one trade deal. Economic data suggests a potential moderate recovery in 2020, with cautious optimism due to factors like deflation.

What are some reasons for cautious optimism going into 2020 according to the discussion?

What concerns were raised regarding factory deflation in China?