HSBC Sees Smooth Sailing for Asian Economies in 2018

The video discusses the economic outlook for Asia, focusing on the years 2017 and 2018. It highlights the rebound in exports and capital expenditure, while noting potential challenges from China's construction slowdown. The discussion also covers China's efforts to manage credit and the impact on infrastructure spending. The video examines bank lending to SMEs and the hesitancy of smaller companies to invest, citing policy uncertainty as a factor. Finally, it analyzes China's role in driving Asian economic growth, noting its self-contained nature and the influence of global markets.

What is a potential risk to Asia's economic growth in 2018?

• An increase in oil prices

• A decline in exports

• A rise in inflation rates

• A slowdown in China's construction

What is one of the measures China has taken to manage its credit system?

• Reducing interest rates

• Tackling the shadow banking system

• Decreasing government spending

• Increasing taxes on imports

Why are smaller companies hesitant to invest despite available bank lending?

• High inflation rates

• Increased competition

• Lack of skilled labor

• Policy uncertainty

How does China's economy primarily impact other Asian countries?

• Through cultural exchanges

• By increasing tourism

• Via supply chains feeding into the West

• Through direct investment

What is expected to change about China's economic role in the future?

• It will import more goods

• It will become more self-contained

• It will focus on domestic demand

• It will reduce exports