Gao Shanwen

Gao Shanwen is a Chinese economist who gained attention for his candid remarks on China's economic situation, specifically regarding the discrepancies between official growth data and reality. As a former chief economist at Sdic Securities, he was respected within the system but mysteriously disappeared after publicly stating that the true GDP growth and youth unemployment figures were significantly worse than reported. His comments sparked widespread discussion on social media in China before being censored, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals who challenge the official narrative under Xi Jinping's regime.