Citi's Johanna Chua on China, Asia Eco

The transcript discusses economic forecasts, risks, and market adjustments, focusing on China's growth outlook amid lockdowns and currency movements. It covers fiscal policies, stimulus measures, and the impact of the Fed's policies on global markets. The response of Asian central banks to inflation and China's economic indicators are also analyzed.

What is one of the main reasons for the downside risk in China's economic outlook?

• Prolonged lockdowns

• Improved trade relations

• Rising oil prices

• Increased foreign investments

What fiscal measure is China relying on to support its economy?

• Quasi-fiscal measures

• Reducing export tariffs

• Increasing interest rates

• Cutting corporate taxes

What is one of the tools China is using to ease economic pressure aside from rate cuts?

• Increasing tariffs

• Macroprudential measures

• Reducing public spending

• Raising taxes

How does a strong dollar environment affect China's monetary policy?

• It strengthens the renminbi

• It makes it easier to cut rates

• It reduces inflation

• It complicates capital flow management

What is the expected impact of the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on Asian economies?

• Increased household savings

• Higher inflation expectations

• Decreased demand for exports

• Stronger local currencies

Which Asian country recently had a significant inflation surprise leading to a rate hike?

• Vietnam

• India

• Japan

• Thailand

Which sector in China is not as negatively impacted by COVID-19 restrictions according to the transcript?

• Retail sales

• Tourism

• Services

• Industrial production