National People's Congress Begins Under Trade War Clouds

The transcript covers the opening of China's National People's Congress, focusing on China's response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum. It highlights China's economic strategies, including maintaining a stable economic backdrop to pursue deleveraging. The discussion also touches on key issues to be addressed at the Congress, such as the use of AI in finance and the potential impact of deteriorating US-China trade relations. Additionally, it mentions China's move towards creating a super regulatory body to enhance financial oversight and manage risks in the system.

What is China's main concern regarding the US tariffs on steel and aluminum?

• Immediate economic impact

• Broader sectoral impacts

• Increased import costs

• Currency devaluation

What is Premier Li Keqiang expected to outline during the National People's Congress?

• Environmental policies

• Tourism development plans

• Policy agenda for 2018

• Military strategies

Which technology is being considered to address concerns in online finance according to business delegates?

• Blockchain

• Virtual Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

• Quantum Computing

What is the purpose of China's proposed super regulatory body?

• To enhance financial oversight

• To regulate social media

• To increase export tariffs

• To promote foreign investments

Which regulatory bodies might merge to form the new super regulatory body in China?

• PBOC, banking regulator, and insurance regulator

• Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health

• Tourism and Cultural Affairs

• Environmental and Agricultural departments