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Shifting Gears for the Chinese Economy

Graham Watson

20th April 2016

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The FT's James Kynge argues in this video that the Chinese economy can be compared to a hybrid vehicle - with two engines, an old one - predicated upon investment in infrastructure and real estate - and a new one - focused more on consumer spending.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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