How did China rise to economic power, and what challenges does it face? This episode explores China’s "socialist market economy," the role of state-owned enterprises, private sector growth, and key milestones like WTO accession and urbanization. We also tackle pressing issues like slowing growth, debt, and demographic shifts and assess China’s global impact on trade, investment, and geopolitics. Tune in for a concise breakdown of China’s economic past, present, and future.