IMF Overly Optimistic on China Growth, Actual Expansion Closer to 2% vs 5% Forecast

IMF likely overestimating China's economic growth this year, could be as low as 2% vs IMF's 5.2% forecast.

Property sector shakeout, weak FDI, structural problems contributing to lower growth prospects.

Net exports a bright spot in 2022 but may face challenges in 2023.

Private money leaving China, restrictive tech/data policies hindering investment.

China overtaking U.S. GDP growth now unlikely given current trend lines.