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Former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson at Semafor World Economy
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Apr 29, 2026
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Former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson at Semafor World Economy
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Semafor World Economy Summit 2026
· 2026
Hank Paulson
(Former US Treasury Secretary, guest)
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Executive Summary
The U.S.-China relationship is defined by a tense stability of "mutually assured economic disruption," where deep economic integration prevents either side from escalating conflicts into a full-blown trade war.
holds a stronger long-term position due to its innovative economy, but is critically hampered by political polarization, fiscal deficits, and an insufficient electricity supply to power its AI ambitions.
China faces significant internal challenges, including a crisis of governance, low foreign direct investment, and massive industrial overcapacity, forcing it to rely on an unsustainable export-driven model.
Despite its weaknesses, China remains a global economic powerhouse, dominating in renewable energy capacity and manufacturing, and is aggressively pursuing self-sufficiency in food, energy, and technology.
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