Ep142: Does China need new pillars to support its economy?

China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

In the early 1990s, China enjoyed a period of rapid economic progress, as the government emphasised the importance of so-called pillar industries, including construction. In this podcast, Rory Green, Chief China Economist, TS Lombard suggests it's time for China to concentrate on new pillars to support the next stage of its development. The host is regular presenter, Duncan Bartlett from the SOAS China Institute. ________________________________________ (Music credit: Sappheiros / CC BY 3.0)