Kopi Time E01: Prof Bert Hoffman on COVID-19 and China

In this inaugural podcast, we speak with China expert Prof Bert Hoffman of National University. Bert headed World Bank’s China office for several years prior to moving to Singapore last year. In a fascinating 30-minute chat, we go over the COVID-19 fallout, likely economic impact and policy response, the political dimensions, and the Chinese economy’s much needed move toward service and consumption orientation. Bert has sharp insights on the world’s second largest economy; he presents them here simply, candidly, and tightly. Enjoy the podcast!