George Magnus
George Magnus is an economist and former chief economist at UBS, known for his expertise in China’s economy and global trade. He is a research associate at Oxford University’s China Centre and SOAS University of London. Magnus has recently commented on the potential consequences of the US-China trade tensions, emphasizing the need for both nations to avoid a full-blown trade war.
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George Magnus is a researcher at the China Centre at Oxford, cited regarding the economic impact of the Lunar New Year.
A început Anul Nou Chinezesc 2026. Tradițiile și semnificația sărbătorii
Romania· 2026-02-16George Magnus is a research associate at Oxford University’s China Centre who commented on the impact of lunar new year on retailers.
China hopes for a bumper lunar new year as world’s biggest migration begins | China
United Kingdom· 2026-02-16
George Magnus from Oxford University’s China Centre commented on China's industrial policy and its economic impact.
China’s electric car dominance is starting to falter
Australia· 2025-11-28
George Magnus is a research associate at Oxford University’s China Centre who commented on the shift in China’s job market.
Millions in China cram for civil service exam and the hope of a job for life | ChinaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
George Magnus is an associate researcher at the China Studies Centre at the University of Oxford.
Por qué China quiere que sus jóvenes gasten más dinero, pero ellos se resisten
Panama· 2025-11-15
George Magnus has been tracking the phenomenon of youth unemployment and skills mismatch in China.
Why China's youth are not spendingUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-12
George Magnus, the former chief economist of UBS, discusses the trade war between the USA and China.
Diesen Handelskrieg kann niemand gewinnen
Switzerland· 2025-04-18George Magnus notes that 80 percent of the Chinese economy is in depression.
Xi Jinpings riskantes Spiel mit den USASwitzerland· 2025-04-07
George Magnus stated that a deal between Trump and Xi Jinping is still possible despite tensions.
Markets brace for another volatile week as Trump’s most punitive tariffs kick in | Trump tariffsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-06
