China could face similar economic strains seen in 2008-09, Michael Pettis notes

China could face similar economic strains seen in 2008-09, Michael Pettis notes
Roach warns of China economic risks

Michael Pettis, economist, professor of finance, nonresident senior fellow, author, macroeconomic analyst at Peking University; Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, highlights concerns raised by Stephen Roach about global economic imbalances. Roach points to how ever-mounting imbalances brought the U.S. and world economy to its knees during the great financial crisis of 2008-09 and warns that a similar scenario could happen in China. Pettis notes that Roach has consistently expressed worry about China's imbalances, though he has evolved his perspective on their creation.

Pettis has previously critiqued a McKinsey Global Institute report for blurring discussions on global trade imbalances and industrial policy. He has also noted a shift in Chinese private equity, stating that state-backed investors are now the industry's main capital source. These observations add context to Pettis's focus on structural financial issues in China and the global economy.

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