Economist Lao Man's intentional depression theory posits that the CCP is knowingly driving the economy to ruin to consolidate its control over the people.
A Chinese economist says that China's growing unemployment could have a disastrous impact on its citizens and far-reaching consequences on the global landscape.
Unless the CCP embraces capitalist innovation and public accountability, which is unlikely, China's local debt could cause the central bank to collapse by 2030.
Even official figures indicate that China's fiscal revenue is facing a severe, long-lasting decline, with the real estate crisis having a significant impact.