China’s Economy in Crisis: Will the Growth Target Hold?

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U.S.-China trade tensions are escalating as President Trump imposes new tariffs on Chinese exports, while China’s economic strategy faces increasing pressure. During China’s Two Sessions, Premier Li Qiang maintained a 5% growth target, despite a record-high fiscal deficit. What are the implications of these economic challenges and how they relate to Taiwan’s role in U.S.-China relations? With the U.S. attracting global investment and China struggling to reverse a foreign investment decline, what does the future hold for the global economy and Taiwan's strategic position? Our guests are: Tao Yi-feng - National Taiwan University Dept of Political Science Associate Professor Charles Wu - National Chengchi University Department of Diplomacy Professor and Chair Raymond Sung - Prospect Foundation Vice President