Chinese economist talks about the competing interest of China and the U.S.

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published May 13, 2026 at 6:51 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Chinese economist Dan Wang offers about the competing economic interests of China and the U.S.

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