London Real 🎬Dr. Yasheng Huang - MIT Economist Warns: China's Miracle Is Finished — The Collapse No One Wants to Admit
Feb 4, 2026
Dr. Yasheng Huang, MIT economist known for sharp analysis of China’s development, warns that China’s growth miracle may be over. He discusses how a Taiwan invasion could devastate global trade. He examines China’s role in the AI race, noting strengths in scaling products. He also reflects on rising intolerance toward criticism and political risks.
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Taiwan Invasion Would Be Catastrophic
- Yasheng Huang warns that invading Taiwan would be a catastrophic strategic and economic error for China.
- He argues Europe and the United States would likely cut business ties, making invasion an unacceptable cost.
China's Russia Tilt Is Political
- Huang finds China's political leadership strangely sympathetic to Russia despite historical brutality from Russia toward China.
- He sees this alignment as ideological and political rather than economically rational.
China Excels At Commercializing AI
- On the AI race, Huang notes China didn't invent large language models but excels at scaling models into commercial products.
- He suggests humility is needed in the U.S. to recognize where it has fallen behind commercially.