The global economy is strong and getting stronger.

That’s the message at this year’s IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington.

Despite increasing trade tensions and Western protectionism, the outlook is positive.

CGTN’s Daniel Ryntjes has this report.

The Heat interviewed Changyong Rhee at the IMF Headquarters in D.C. He is the director of the Asia and Pacific Department of the International Monetary Fund.

He dstarted by discussing U.S. and China’s trade tensions will impact the global economy.

To discuss:

• Keyu Jin is a professor at the London School of Economics and an expert in China’s economy.
• Arthur Dong is a professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
• William Cline is a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.

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