China, the world’s second largest economy, is on an upward trajectory and looks poised to continue its economic performance with high-quality development and advances in technology. The economy in the U.S. also looks to be on solid footing. But many wonder what impact Donald Trump will have when he takes office in just a few weeks.

Joining the discussion: 

• Einar Tangen is Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute and Chairman of Asia Narratives.
• Anthony Chan is former Chief Economist at JPMorgan Chase & Company. 
• Yan Liang is Chair Professor in Economics at Willamette University.
• Otaviano Canuto is a former vice-president of the World Bank and is now a Senior Fellow for the Policy Center of the New South.

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