Goldman Sachs Hui Shan on China's GDP Downgrade

The video discusses the downgrade of China's GDP growth forecast from 3.3% to 3% due to declining activity, housing sector weakness, and energy constraints. It explores the challenges faced by the Chinese economy, including COVID policies, property sector issues, and energy problems, and the government's limited ability to respond. The reluctance to boost fiscal stimulus is examined, highlighting the government's focus on controlling the property sector and limited interest rate cuts. Future GDP projections and the possibility of a recession are also discussed, emphasizing the uncertainty in the economic outlook.

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