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A Staying Connected Series teleconference on the economic consequences of novel coronavirus' (COVID-19) wide and rapid spread across China.

As the origin of the global outbreak, China's economic state offers us a glimpse of what may come to pass in other economies as the virus continues to spread worldwide.

Listen to the full conversation below:

Featuring:

Dr. David Dollar, Senior Fellow of Foreign Policy, Global Economy, and Development, John L. Thornton China Center, Brookings Institution

David Dollar is a leading expert on China's economy and U.S.-China economic relations. From 2009 to 2013, Dollar was the U.S. Treasury’s economic and financial emissary to China, based in Beijing, facilitating the macroeconomic and financial policy dialogue between the United States and China. Read more.

Dr. Victor Shih, Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations, Associate Professor, School of Global Policy & Strategy, UC San Diego

Victor Shih is an associate professor of political economy and has published widely on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies and exchange rates. Read more.

Moderator:

Dr. Sara Hsu, Founder and CEO, China Rising Capital Forecast

Dr. Hsu is a former economics professor and CEO of China Rising. She has written many books and articles on the Chinese economy and financial system, focusing on Chinese shadow banking, informal finance, and fintech. Read more.