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China's Economic Strategy Under Scrutiny Amid Projected Record Trade Surplus
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Why It Matters
China's continued export-driven growth and projected record trade surplus could intensify global trade imbalances and geopolitical tensions. This highlights the ongoing debate about the sustainability and international impact of its economic model.
Key Intelligence
- ■China's current economic growth strategy is facing calls for a 'reality check' regarding its long-term viability.
- ■Projections indicate that China's trade surplus is set to reach a record $1.2 trillion by 2025.
- ■This record surplus is anticipated despite the ongoing imposition of US tariffs.
- ■The sustained reliance on exports and the significant trade surplus raise questions about China's economic balance and international trade relations.