China’s economy is grappling with the fallout of the world’s largest real estate bubble, which has erased $18 trillion in household wealth, surpassing losses from the U.S. financial crisis of 2008. This economic strain, compounded by massive local government debt, industrial overcapacity, and a shrinking working-age population, has pushed China’s economic ambitions further into the future. Once poised to surpass the U.S. as the largest economy, forecasts now suggest this milestone may not occur until mid-century—if at all. While China still dominates global manufacturing and emerging industries like electric vehicles, its economy faces a precarious balance as trade tensions rise and policymakers scramble to stabilize a shaky foundation.
My Take
China’s economic challenges highlight the risks of unchecked investment-driven growth models. For global businesses, this underscores the importance of diversifying supply chains and seeking new growth markets beyond China as its domestic consumption struggles to recover.
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Link to article:
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-economy-excess-debt-gdp-46c69585
Credit: WSJ
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