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Felipe Larrain - Finance Minister of Chile

Felipe Larrain - Finance Minister of Chile

Should China's demand for copper cease, what will the effect be on Chile's economy?

The Interview · BBC World Service

September 17, 201223m 19s

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Show Notes

Chile's economy is booming, growing at a rate which almost echoes that of China.

While Chile is the world's largest producer of copper, China the biggest importer - a perfect marriage except that China is losing its appetite. So how will Chile cope?

Shaun Ley speaks to the Chilean finance minister, Felipe Larrain, discussing the country's economic future.

(Image: Chile Finance Minister Felipe Larrain. Credit: ERIC PIERMONT/AFP/Getty Images)