George Magnus

China's GDP numbers send out a warning

Slowdown is deeper than data shows and will dive further without a trade deal

Trade war raises doubts about Chinese leader's style and tactics

Sino-American trade war could trigger a currency shock in Asian markets

Beijing's infrastructure plans are making big Asian neighbors nervous

But results matter much more to London than to Beijing

Power politics likely to take precedence over economic liberalization imperatives

Amid deteriorating relations, Washington is exchanging carrots for sticks

Xi Jinping's pet project will have some successes but its ultimate goal could be a stretch too far

As divorce talks begin, contagion could spread in Europe and world

Higher interest rates could disrupt region's economic growth

The Trump administration is likely to unleash a tough policy sooner or later

Early indications suggest tit-for-tat actions could escalate into trade war

Trumponomics, China and European politics fuel uncertainty in year ahead