China’s annual Two Sessions are underway, but it comes at a pivotal moment, with rising global tensions in the Middle East and fresh economic signals from Beijing.

This year, China has set its lowest growth target since 1991, underscoring concerns about slowing momentum and shifting economic priorities.

What does this more cautious outlook reveal about the state of the economy? And how much do external risks — from geopolitical conflict to US-China relations ahead of Donald Trump’s expected visit — factor into Beijing’s calculations?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Han-Shen Lin, Associate Professor of Practice in Finance and Capstone Director at NYU Shanghai, and Senior Advisor and China Country Director at The Asia Group, to find out more. 

China&rsquo;s annual Two Sessions are underway, but it comes at a pivotal moment, with rising global tensions in the Middle East and fresh economic signals from Beijing.
This year, China has set its lowest growth target since 1991, underscoring concerns about slowing momentum and shifting economic priorities. What does this more cautious outlook reveal about the state of the economy? And how much do external risks &mdash; from geopolitical conflict to US-China relations ahead of Donald Trump&rsquo;s expected visit &mdash; factor into Beijing&rsquo;s calculations?
On&nbsp;The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Han-Shen Lin, Associate Professor of Practice in Finance and Capstone Director at&nbsp;NYU Shanghai, and Senior Advisor and China Country Director at The Asia Group, to find out more.&nbsp;

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.