China's Growth Momentum to Slow Slightly, UBP Says

The transcript discusses the economic outlook in China and Japan, focusing on the PBOC's policy stance, GDP trends, and challenges in maintaining economic recovery. It highlights the impact of COVID-19 on consumption and manufacturing, the risks of policy tightening, and geopolitical tensions. Japan's economic performance is analyzed, noting strong export growth to China and the US, and the potential impact of the Tokyo Olympics. The yen's trajectory and the influence of the US dollar are also examined.

What factors contributed to the recent growth rebound in GDP on a year-on-year basis?

What impact did COVID-19 disruptions have on the GDP numbers?

How is the PBOC expected to adjust its policy as we head into April?

What is the expected GDP growth rate for Q2 according to the text?

What are the three key risks to the economic outlook mentioned in the text?

How does the ongoing geopolitical tension affect the economic outlook?

What challenges does the Japanese economy face despite the positive export numbers?