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    Le Xia
    Le Xia
    BBVA Research - Chief Economist

    Dr. Le Xia is Chief Economist for Asia at BBVA Research. He joined BBVA in 2010.

    He also serves as a research fellow in International Monetary Institute at Renmin University of China. Prior to joining BBVA Research, Dr. Xia worked for the Treasury Department of Bank of China (Hong Kong). The research fields of Dr. Xia include macroeconomics in Asia economies, financial development in the Asian region and the economic integration between China and other emerging markets.

    He obtained his PhD from the University of Hong Kong and has a master degree from Renmin University of China.

    Latest publications

    June 27, 2024

    China | EV sector: forging ahead amid intensifying headwinds
    The EU Commission has recently announced the imposition of additional duties on Chinese EV imports. By examining the evolving landscape of China's EV exports and analyzing the impact of the newly imposed tariffs, the report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the future trajectory of China's overseas EV sales.

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    June 18, 2024

    China | What does China-US interest rate reversion mean for China’s credit market?

    The historically large China-US rate reversion triggered corporations to finance their businesses in RMB due to its lower funding costs compared to USD, which had been the historical norm for corporate financing.

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    June 13, 2024

    China Economic Outlook. June 2024
    We summarize the recent development of the Chinese economy and highlight the unbalanced economic structure. Risks include the housing market, geopolitics, deflation and unbalanced economic structure. We also analyze the ongoing fiscal and monetary policy coordination to stimulate growth.

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