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"Jim O'Neill expects a downturn, but notes that it could be mitigated by policy shifts in key economies."

"After generations of rapid growth, China has swallowed the world economy, and is struggling to avoid being swallowed by it. Its introspective turn is led by the government, but the need is felt by all sorts of people."

"Economists break down what they see as challenges to Beijing’s single-market ambitions, and hurdles include favouritism and local protectionism."

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"J. Bradford DeLong thinks the current medium-term outlook bodes well for the recovery and the US Federal Reserve's reputation."

"China is increasingly turning to local government borrowing and regional banks to shore up growth, rather than conventional fiscal and monetary expansion, according to some analysts."

>"China's gigantic services sector just contracted at the second sharpest pace on record as Covid lockdowns hit businesses hard."

>"Economy-crippling sanctions levied against Moscow serve as a ‘textbook warning for China’, but its prominent position in the global supply chain could hinder any US-led efforts to punish Beijing."

"Canberra has sought new free-trade deals after its largest trading partner China placed restrictions on some Australian exports in 2020 amid spiralling tensions."

>"Howard Davies thinks the unprecedented measures against Russia could have far-reaching longer-term consequences."

"Some in the administration are again pushing for tariff cuts. Their approach is bad economics and worse politics."

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"Choices being made about energy in the country right now will have profound implications for the climate crisis."

"China’s population fuelled its economic boom and in theory, India’s demographics should help propel its growth into a US$40 trillion powerhouse. But there’s much to be done first to boost education and close the skills gap."