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China’s growth engine is sputtering—facing real structural constraints, a debt-fueled model hitting a wall, a declining working-age population, and slowing productivity growth. Don’t be fooled, China’s economy has real issues.

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Ronald Coleman1 year ago

Can't you say the same thing about the US economy?

Vance Ginn1 year ago

Dive into the critical issues shaping economic policy, from President-elect Trump’s sweeping tariff proposals to the challenges Texas faces under rising government spending. Now is the time for bold reforms to protect taxpayers and ensure economic freedom thrives.

Tyr1 year ago

Their biggest issue is of they cant remain competitive in America markets they have no place to push the nonsense product

FLOYD JAMES1 year ago

One of many reasons why the left can't admit their responsibility regarding a failed DOE. There's no argument that the same types of people have been running and ruining the Republics' education system for at least the last six decades.

Christopher Clarke1 year ago

Maybe you should be looking at the $10 trillion Trump just lost in what 10 days? You obviously don’t understand how the Chinese do business… They are watching the US Economy bleed to death.., You’re just another Trumper swallowing gallons of Kool Aid… You’re in a cult.. Putz..

Andrea E1 year ago

China's had it easy when it comes to the US. Not anymore. This is economic shock and awe, and no one believes China deserves special treatment.

texasgranny1 year ago

Love you!

Brian Collins1 year ago

Nice try - how about focusing on the problems we have instead of being so much of a loyalist follower

Bambino331 year ago

Spot on!

The Tourist Formerly Known as Prince1 year ago

Interesting. You made me Google China's population curve. Very interesting...

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