Clay Chandler

Managing Editor, Live Journalism

Based in Hong Kong, Clay Chandler is Semafor’s Managing Editor for Live Journalism. He served as Executive Editor for Asia, overseeing editorial operations and conference strategy while chairing flagship events. A veteran journalist, Chandler has also held senior roles at the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post and led publishing initiatives at McKinsey & Company.

How China’s economy is vulnerable to prolonged Hormuz closure

If the conflict drags on for months instead of weeks, China’s economy will be uniquely vulnerable because of its dependence on exports, a leading analyst argued.

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How China’s economy is vulnerable to prolonged Hormuz closure