China – the new economic powerhouse
Since the late 1990s, China has emerged into one of the global economic players. With its heavily export-driven economy and largescale industries China will increasingly be a force to be reckoned with, worldwide. But is China’s staggering economic growth sustainable, taking into consideration growing industrial overcapacities, a lack of innovative capabilities, demographic pressure and regional disparities? The panel will discuss China’s future position in the global economy and the impact of major challenges including the relationship with the USA.
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