Why a STAGNANT China is More Dangerous Than a Rising One (The End of the Chinese Dream)

The End of the Chinese Dream: Why Stagnation is the Real Threat

For decades, economists predicted China would overtake the US economy. They were wrong. This video dissects the structural rot inside the Chinese economy, from the Evergrande real estate crisis to the harsh US semiconductor bans. We analyze the "Middle Income Trap," the hidden Local Government Debt crisis ($13T), and the massive capital flight of China's wealthy elites.

Discover why the CCP's crackdowns on tech giants like Jack Ma and the failure of the Belt and Road Initiative have isolated Beijing. We also explore the geopolitical risks of a "wounded giant" and what a Chinese economic depression means for your wallet, global supply chains, and international security.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:48 The Demographic Time Bomb
08:27 The Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
13:04 Lying Flat and Letting It Rot
19:33 The Hidden Mountain of Local Debt
24:49 The Consumption Trap
31:47 Crushing the Private Sector
36:16 Run, Rabbit, Run (Capital Flight)
43:51 The Middle-Income Trap
47:21 The Taiwan Distraction
51:40 The Silicon Curtain
56:08 Belt and Road to Nowhere
59:38 The Surveillance State Safety Net
01:03:22 Feeding the Dragon (Food Security)
01:07:08 Wolf Warrior Isolation
01:11:06 The Danger of the Wounded Giant
01:16:21 Final Thoughts

Keywords: Chinese Economy 2025, China Demographics, Real Estate Crisis, Xi Jinping, Taiwan Conflict, Belt and Road Failure, US vs China.