EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 5 MIN
China’s Economy Has a Bigger Problem Than Taiwan
from Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski · host Finance, Investing, & Markets
LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris examines the growing weaknesses inside China’s economy and explains why they may be a greater constraint than any military ambition. With consumer spending declining, investment slowing, and a real estate sector still struggling, China remains heavily dependent on exports to the very countries some analysts believe it may eventually confront. Chris challenges the constant predictions of imminent conflict, arguing that economic reality matters. When your biggest customers are the U.S. and Europe, starting a war could come with consequences China can’t afford. The question isn't just what China wants to do—it's whether its economy can support it.
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LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris examines the growing weaknesses inside China’s economy and explains why they may be a greater constraint than any military ambition. With consumer spending declining, investment slowing, and a real estate sector still struggling, China remains heavily dependent on exports to the very countries some analysts believe it may eventually confront. Chris challenges the constant predictions of imminent conflict, arguing that economic reality matters. When your biggest customers are the U.S. and Europe, starting a war could come with consequences China can’t afford. The question isn't just what China wants to do—it's whether its economy can support it.
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