IMF’s Kang: Rise in US tariffs would hit Chinese growth

Kenneth Kang, Deputy Director for China in the Asia & Pacific Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), offers his thoughts on the latest 2019 growth forecast downgrade for the Chinese economy.

Main Headlines:

“Rise in US tariffs would hit Chinese growth.”

“CNY should remain market determined and flexible.”

“China should de-risk financial sector, raise consumption.”