Does China need new pillars to support its economy?
China In Context
English - December 05, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNews Commentary News Politics china chinese hong kong taiwan asia east asia beijing xi jinping ccp chinese communist party Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In the early 1990s, China enjoyed a period of rapid economic progress, as the government emphasised the importance of so-called pillar industries, including construction. In this podcast, Rory Green, Chief China Economist, TS Lombard suggests it's time for China to concentrate on new pillars to support the next stage of its development. The host is regular presenter, Duncan Bartlett from the SOAS China Institute.