Category: Economy

China has just released a new set of economic data – and almost every major indicator is pointing in the wrong direction. Industrial output has fallen to its lowest growth rate in more than a year, retail sales have slowed sharply, and car sales dipped for the first time in eight months.Exports are now falling year-on-year, imports have stalled, and the once-powerful property sector is weakening again with home prices sliding across most major cities.In today’s video, I break down the latest numbers and explain what they tell us about the true state of the Chinese economy. We look at industrial production, domestic consumption, car sales, global trade pressures, and the continuing problems in China’s property market.With so many indicators turning negative at the same time, the pressure is building – and the next few months will be crucial. Is China heading for a deeper slowdown? Could this spark wider economic problems? And what does it mean for global markets?Let’s dig into the data.

China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese. China Update is fully independent and I make the videos.X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:11 Property Crisis: Slow-motion Collapse 06:30 Shenzhou 20 Astronauts Return08:25 ‘Jobpocalypse’ Warning From AI Executive

00:00 Introduction00:22 Economic Crisis: The Rise of ‘Phantom Loans’ as Demand Collapses 04:51 Local Governments Pick Up The Slack 06:52 Chinese Economy: Property Crisis

China’s property crisis is far from over — and the latest victim is Vanke, once considered the safest developer in the country. In this video, I break down how Vanke just lost 16 billion yuan in one quarter, why even state support from Shenzhen Metro can’t save it, and how this meltdown exposes the truth: China’s housing “recovery” is pure fiction.From collapsing sales to CEO detentions, from Evergrande’s chaos to Vanke’s slow death — this is the story of how Beijing’s “model student” became the symbol of a system in freefall.

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00:00 Introduction00:18 China’s Massive Restriction Escalation 05:51 Chinese Economy: Golden Week Spending Disappoints

Shanghai Metro — once the pride of China’s modernization — is now laying off thousands of workers. Severance packages that look big on paper can’t cover mortgages, tuition, or retirement in one of the world’s most expensive cities.This video dives deep into why the layoffs aren’t just a subway problem, but a symptom of China’s collapsing growth model: land finance failure, debt spirals, shrinking consumption, and a middle class on the brink.🚇 When even the Shanghai Metro can’t hold on, it’s a warning sign that the entire Chinese economy is unraveling.

China’s next economic disaster isn’t real estate — it’s electric vehicles. 🚨From “car graveyards” filled with unsold EVs, to subsidies keeping zombie companies alive, China’s auto sector is on the same path as Evergrande. The result? Massive oversupply, collapsing prices, trillions in hidden debt, and a looming financial shock that could rival the real estate crisis.In this video, I break down how Beijing’s EV “miracle” became a Ponzi scheme on four wheels — and why the crash will hit jobs, banks, and local governments across China.

Join the Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics on September 9 for an online roundtable discussion on the state of China’s economy. China is making breakthroughs in a variety of technologies, yet by most measures — growth, prices, employment — the macro economy is doing badly. The question is to what extent these challenges are cyclical and to what extent structural, and the potential chances of some sort of economic crisis. Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy will moderate a discussion among top experts, including Arthur Kroeber (Gavekal Dragonomics), Kiyoyuki Seguchi (Canon Institute for Global Studies), Jahangir Aziz (J.P. Morgan), and Tianlei Huang (Peterson Institute of International Economics).

In July 2025, China’s housing market faces a severe crisis, with Beijing leading a 1.1% month-on-month decline in second-hand home prices, followed by Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The collapse of these key markets signals a broader real estate downturn, with transaction volumes plummeting up to 35%. State-owned enterprises are tasked with absorbing 408 million square meters of excess inventory, but the allocated 300 billion yuan falls short. This crisis, coupled with declining retail sales and industrial output, is eroding middle-class wealth, with 70% of household assets tied to real estate. The shift toward a state-controlled rental system raises concerns about deprivatization and political compliance. The collapse of Evergrande and widespread unemployment in construction signal a fracturing social order, as real estate, a quarter of GDP, impacts over 60 industries, threatening economic stability and social trust.Help me grow the channel by donating any amount through the link below—your support makes a difference!https://paypal.me/DonXiangEmail me: [email protected]:00 Intro0:07 The Shattering of a Stronghold1:33 A Market in Freefall2:23 The State Steps In3:32 A Drop in the Ocean4:45 The Wealth Reset5:21 Economic Ripples6:52 A Dire Predicament7:25 A Fractured Social Order8:34 Human Toll of the Collapse9:39 Dreams Turn to Dust10:48 The Rise of State Control11:30 A Frozen Economy12:44 A Loss of Faith13:32 Wealth in New Hands14:15 A Nation at the Brink