Ten challenges facing China’s economy
Depending on how it is measured, China’s economy is now the world’s largest or second largest. It is also the world’s second-most intertwined in terms of trade relationships, after the European Union, and is a major investor and lender in the emerging world. Understanding where China is heading is important for the whole world. This requires an assessment of both China’s strengths – and also the challenges it faces, of which ten can be highlighted.According to Chinese policymakers, the economic outlook is positive, despite the trade war ignited by President Donald Trump, and China’s growth tar...