Key Facts
• November 7, 2025: Economist Luo Ke discusses China’s economic challenges in Tokyo.
• China’s economy is described as in its “worst state,” nearing zero growth.
• Luo Ke highlights China’s strategic advantage over the U.S. in tariff disputes.
• Japan’s security and economic strategies must adapt to China’s evolving position.
• Luo Ke emphasizes the importance of maintaining Japan-China diplomatic channels.
• China’s “150-Year Plan” aims for long-term national development.
• Stricter visa policies may impact Japan’s real estate market negatively.
• Luo Ke is a senior fellow at the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research.
• The discussion was hosted by Yoshihiro Nagaoka, editor of Newsweek Japan.
Summary
Economist Luo Ke analyzed China’s economic struggles and Japan’s strategic options during a discussion in Tokyo on November 7, 2025. He described China’s economy as nearing zero growth, while maintaining a strategic edge over the U.S. in tariff disputes. Despite these challenges, Luo emphasized the importance of Japan-China cooperation and the need for diplomatic channels. He also highlighted China’s “150-Year Plan” for long-term development and warned of potential impacts on Japan’s real estate market due to stricter visa policies. The event, hosted by Newsweek Japan editor Yoshihiro Nagaoka, underscored the complexities of Japan’s security and economic strategies in the face of China’s evolving position.
