Has China peaked?

<p>After decades of spectacular growth built on property and heavy industry, China has tried to chart a new path &ndash; one driven by electric vehicles, green technology and AI.&nbsp;</p> <p>But as those bets begin to falter, there are questions about whether China has reached its peak, with stubborn problems like high youth unemployment and an ageing population seemingly intractable.</p> <p>So as the new year begins, what is Xi Jinping&rsquo;s plan to course correct? And if he can&rsquo;t pull it off, what does that mean for Australia?</p> <p>Today, essayist, translator and author of eleven books on China, Linda Jaivin, on what&rsquo;s next for one of the world's great superpowers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Essayist, translator and author of eleven books on China, Linda Jaivin</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>