Paul Krugman Thinks China's Economic Woes Make It More Dangerous To Global Security: 'Autocratic Regimes Sometimes Respond ... With Foreign Adventurism'
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Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has expressed concerns over China's economic situation, stating that the country's economic woes make it more dangerous to global security. He noted that China's GDP growth has now tapered to 4% and the country is trying to invest more than 40% of the GDP, which is not sustainable. He also mentioned that China's government has been resistant to reforms that might make its growth sustainable. The iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:MCHI), an index tracking Chinese stocks, fell 1.31% in premarket trading.

August 11, 2023 | 11:51 am
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The iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:MCHI), which tracks Chinese stocks, fell 1.31% in premarket trading following concerns raised by economist Paul Krugman about China's economic situation.
The concerns raised by Paul Krugman about China's economic situation have likely contributed to the fall in the iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:MCHI). As the ETF tracks Chinese stocks, any negative news about the Chinese economy can have a direct impact on its performance.
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