Efforts to contain the coronavirus epidemic are in full swing, but the economic toll may have many far-reaching implications.

With many businesses yet to fully recover and consumers more inclined to stay home, some say global growth could suffer. Others are confident the Chinese economy will ride out of this storm with little long-term impact. What factors are at play, given the sheer size and significance of China in the world economy? Chief Strategist Jimmy Zhu went LIVE on CGTN earlier today to give an overview on how the corona virus is affecting the global economy.

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