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'Second China Shock? You ain’t seen nothing yet' says top economist
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A conversation with the eminent private sector economist and strategic affairs expert Manu Bhaskaran, as South-east Asia reels from a flood of Chinese-manufactured goods that threaten the region’s industry, from cars to batik shirts. Some call this phenomenon the ‘Second China Shock.’
Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 40 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests.
In this episode, Ravi speaks with Manu Bhaskaran, the eminent Singapore economist and expert on regional politics and geopolitics. Mr Bhaskaran is a Partner and Board member of Centennial Group, a Washington DC-based policy advisory, and Adjunct Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies.
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:00 What Second China Shock is about
5:30 ‘Fitness centre’ of global manufacturing
7:05 Countries, industries most affected
10:00 How can Asean respond
12:30 A protectionist wave ahead
15:00 Asean has a lot going for it
Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg)
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