China’s overcapacities are a significant challenge for India and the globe
China’s quandary is that at one level sustaining economic growth will require investment. At another level, it has built up capacities in sectors like new energy and technology manufactures to a vast extent.
April 08, 2024 / 09:17 AM IST
In quest for global dominance in geopolitics, China already has built factories in other countries such as Vietnam.
Highlights:
- US has accused China of building overcapacities in key industries which could flood global markets
- China has officially denied overcapacities but its policymakers are aware of the issues at home
- Beijing needs to invest for growth, but new energy manufactures and other segments have too much money locked in
- US, Europe, Saudi, India and others have set up new energy capacities domestically, putting them at loggerheads with China
- Amid quest for global dominance in geopolitics, China already has built factories in