Goldman Sachs Economist Analyzes China's Economic Resilience Amid Middle East Conflict

Andrew Tilton, the chief Asia-Pacific economist at Goldman Sachs, discussed China's economic outlook in an interview with the South China Morning Post. The conversation occurred following Beijing's 'two sessions' political meetings and before an anticipated meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Tilton examined how oil price volatility resulting from military actions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could affect economic expansion across Asia. He specifically considered whether this situation would challenge China's efforts to reduce external dependencies. The interview was part of the publication's Open Questions series, available early to SCMP Plus subscribers. Tilton's analysis connects geopolitical developments with regional economic forecasts, assessing potential impacts on growth trajectories.