Jennifer Pak

Jennifer Pak, NPR China correspondent covering economics and policy, walks through China’s slow consumption, falling property prices, and youth job anxiety. She explains why GDP targets matter, the push for manufacturing and tech self-reliance, and the tension between export strength and weak domestic demand. Short, sharp takes on what policymakers are prioritizing next.

Jennifer Pak, a Marketplace China correspondent, reports on a robotics upskilling school in Nanjing tackling China's workforce challenge. She highlights hands-on training where students program robotic arms, bridging the gap in automation skills. The discussion touches on the shift towards technology as young workers shy away from traditional factory jobs. Student success stories showcase impressive job placements, while the school faces hurdles like selective admissions and a low high-school completion rate in China.

Jennifer Pak, Marketplace's China correspondent based in Shanghai, discusses the intricacies of reporting on China's unreliable economic data. She highlights the challenges faced by economists deciphering statistics amidst government manipulation. The conversation explores the alarming implications of eroding trust in economic data, not just in China but potentially for the U.S. as well. With 12 million graduates entering a shaky job market and doubts about the validity of GDP figures, Pak sheds light on the need for credible reporting in understanding economic realities.