CLEAN:Japan still number two economy ahead of China

The transcript discusses the economic growth of China compared to Japan, highlighting China's faster growth rate. It addresses Japan's economic challenges, particularly deflation, which has been significant since the global financial crisis. The transcript notes Japan's poor economic performance among OECD countries, with a notable contraction in its economy. It concludes with economic forecasts for Japan in 2010, suggesting a slightly optimistic outlook compared to consensus predictions.

What has been the trend of the Chinese economy compared to the Japanese economy?

What is identified as the biggest problem in Japan's economy?

How has deflation impacted Japan's economy since the global financial crisis?

How does the contraction of Japan's economy compare to other OECD countries?

What were the expected economic growth rates for Japan in 2010?