Too Much Supply, Too Big to Ignore

Chemicals & Oil

China’s Overcapacity

Updated: 2026.01.29

4 min read · Advanced

Too Much Supply, Too Big to Ignore

공급 과잉, 너무 커서 외면할 수 없다

Articles

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Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

What surprised you most about China’s overcapacity?

중국의 과잉 생산 능력에 대해 가장 놀라웠던 점은 무엇이었나요?

Do you think China’s industrial policies are unfair, or simply effective? Why?

중국의 산업 정책이 불공정하다고 보시나요, 아니면 단순히 효과적일 뿐이라고 생각하시나요? 왜 그렇게 보시나요?

Do you think market forces alone can correct this issue, or is coordinated policy required?

이 문제는 시장의 힘만으로 해결될 수 있다고 보시나요, 아니면 정책적 공조가 필요하다고 생각하시나요?

Which industries are most vulnerable to excess Chinese supply, and why?

중국의 과잉 공급에 가장 취약한 산업은 무엇이라고 보시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Are tariffs and trade barriers a solution, or do they create new problems?

관세와 무역 장벽은 해결책이라고 보시나요, 아니면 새로운 문제를 만든다고 생각하시나요?

In the long run, who should adapt more—China or the rest of the world? Why?

장기적으로 보면 중국과 나머지 세계 중 누가 더 많이 적응해야 한다고 보시나요? 왜 그렇게 생각하시나요?

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

overcapacity

a situation where production ability is greater than demand

例句

The industry is suffering from overcapacity and falling prices.

例句

Overcapacity has forced many factories to cut output.

manufacturer

a company or person that produces goods, especially in large quantities

例句

The manufacturer produces electric vehicles for global markets.

例句

Local manufacturers are struggling to compete on price.

export

to sell and send goods to another country

例句

The country exports electronics to Europe and the US.

例句

Companies are looking to export more to overseas markets.

distort

to change something in a way that makes it unfair or inaccurate

例句

Subsidies can distort market competition.

例句

The report claims that unfair practices distort prices.

tariff

a tax placed on imported or exported goods

例句

The government imposed a tariff on imported steel.

例句

Higher tariffs can lead to trade tensions.

*本教材是專爲使用Ringle學習英文的學員設計。

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