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The China Tech Investor podcast is a weekly show featuring Elliott Zaagman, writer and contributor to TechNode, and James Hull, a professional investor. Each week, the two look at their watchlist and talk about what's happening with listed Chinese tech companies

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    CTI 84: Can China's data regulations foster both security and development? With Tom Nunlist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 47:46


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China's tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China's tech companies.Make sure you don't miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.This episode, the guys are joined by Trivium China's Tom Nunlist to discuss China's evolving data regulation. They go over the three pieces of legislation that are shaping the country's broad policy towards data, and how it diverges from the frameworks in the US and Europe, and how China's assertive approach to such policy may impact the future of data protection standards globally.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullx Guest:              Tom Nunlist - @freefader Editor:Peter Isachenko - https://Peteris.cargo.site/Podcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 83: Earnings, Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba with Michael Norris

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 86:04


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China's tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China's tech companies.Make sure you don't miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.In this earnings episode, the guys welcome back Michael Norris to discuss the September 2021 quarter results for Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba. They also answer some listener questions towards the end. Which company will benefit most from opening walled gardens?Hosts may have interest in the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:              Michael Norris - @briefnorrisEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 82: Will online gaming remain a pillar of China's digital economy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 67:06


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China's tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China's tech companies.Make sure you don't miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.This episode, the guys are joined South China Morning Post's Josh Ye to discuss China's gaming industry. They go over recent regulations, misconceptions, and whether Chinese gaming firms have a leg up in the future of the “metaverse.” James and Ell also briefly discuss Luckin Coffee, Evergrande, and antitrust regulation.To read more of Josh's work on gaming in China and much more, check out the Pro Edition of SCMP's 2021 China Internet Report.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:              Josh Ye - @TheRealJoshYeEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 81: Evergrande: How we got here, and what it means, with Ming Zhao

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 51:53


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China's tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China's tech companies.Make sure you don't miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.This episode, the guys are joined by tech founder and fintwit thread-weaver Ming Zhao. They discuss the broader context of Evergrande's growth and collapse, and what this means for the broader Chinese economy. Topics include China's balance-sheet expansion, off-balance-sheet lending, and past instances of heavy leverage and collapse for Chinese firms.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:              Ming Zhao - @fabiusmercuriusEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 80: Breaking down China's tech regulation (thus far), with John Artman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 64:02


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China's tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China's tech companies.Make sure you don't miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.This episode, the guys are joined for the second time by John Artman, tech editor for South China Morning Post. They go over some of SCMP's recently-released 4th annual China Internet Report, and break down the four areas of China tech regulation it identifies: anti-trust, fintech, data, and cryptocurrency. They also go over the controls over IPOs, and what that means for overseas investors.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:              John Artman - @knowsnothingEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 79: Kuaishou, Tencent, and Xiaomi earnings, with Michael Norris

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 76:07


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China's tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China's tech companies.Make sure you don't miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.This episode, the guys are joined by regular guest Michael Norris to review some Q2 earnings highlights. They zoom in on Kuaishou, Tencent, and Xiaomi: three companies that have faced dramatically differing fates in recent months, but whose trajectories offer insights into the current state of China tech and its regulatory overhaul.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:              Michael Norris - @briefnorrisEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 78: Didi's evolving saga and Beijing's regulatory ambitions, with Kendra Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 66:27


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China's tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China's tech companies.Make sure you don't miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.This episode, the guys are joined by Kendra Schaefer, partner at Trivium China and head of the firm's tech practice. They dig into the ever-evolving saga at Didi, whose decision to go through with a US IPO against Beijing's wishes has brought about waves of regulatory wrath the ride-hailing and mobility giant. Kendra's insights are helpful for investors, analysts, or anyone hoping to understand the new rules of the road for China's tech firms.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:Kendra Schaefer - @kendraschaeferEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 77: MissFresh and Dingdong Maicai, with Emma Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 64:13


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China's tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China's tech companies.Make sure you don't miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.In this episode the guys welcome Emma Lee back to discuss MissFresh and Dingdong Maicai. Key topics include what grocery e-commerce is, who the players in the space are, how they are different, and more. Elliott and James also discuss Didi Global. The conversation with Emma Lee was recorded on July 1, 2021 and the rest of the episode was recorded on July 2, 2021. Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:Emma Lee - TechNodeEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 76: Baidu, Tencent, and JD earnings, with Michael Norris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 77:14


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China's tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China's tech companies.Make sure you don't miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.It's another earnings episode, so the guys welcome Michael Norris back to the show. They discuss the quarterly earnings of Baidu, Tencent, and JD, while also answering questions from listeners. Key topics include what a new era in tech regulation means for stocks.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:Michael Norris - @briefnorrisEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 75: The past, present, and future of Bytedance, with Zheping Huang (plus Kuaishou earnings)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 67:55


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.In this episode, James and Elliott are joined for the second time by Bloomberg tech reporter Zheping Huang. They discuss what the future has in store for Bytedance now that their founder Zhang Yiming is no longer in the CEO role. Zheping and his colleagues recently completed a 6-part podcast series chronicling the rise of Bytedance’s Tiktok in the US, and the Trump administration’s attempts to ban it. Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:Zheping Huang - @pingromaEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 74: China’s evolving semiconductor landscape, with Stewart Randall

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 65:41


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.In this episode, James and Elliott are joined by Stewart Randall, Director of Operations at Intralink Shanghai and a regular Technode contributor. Stew talks about the current semiconductor frenzy in China, what are the factors fueling it, and how investors can differentiate the contenders from the pretenders.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:                   Stewart Randall - @stewrandallEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 73: Zhihu is a household name in China. But will it pay off for shareholders? With Zeyi Yang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 36:42


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.In this episode, James and Elliott are joined by Protocol’s Zeyi Yang. Zeyi shares his thoughts on Zhihu, the popular Chinese information-sharing platform that recently IPOed in New York. The guys discuss the company’s strengths and weaknesses, and how investors view the company’s potential.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:                   Zeyi Yang - @zeyiyangEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 72: Pinduoduo, Kuaishou, and Meituan earnings, plus listener questions, with Michael Norris

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 85:46


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.In this episode, James and Elliott are joined by frequent CTI guest Michael Norris to cover the 2020 Q4 earnings of Pinduoduo, Kuaishou, and Meituan. The guys also answer some questions posed by listeners of the show on Twitter.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingKuaishouHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:                   Michael Norris - @briefnorrisEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 71: Chinese Antritrust Exceptionalism, with Angela Huyue Zhang

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 61:46


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.Recorded live on Clubhouse, Elliott chats with University of Hong Kong professor Angela Zhang about her new book "Chinese Antitrust Exceptionalism." They explore the unique structural and cultural frameworks that distinguish China's antitrust approach from that of other prominent nations, how China may use antitrust in its competition with the US, and what investors can learn from Ant Group's halted IPO. Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:                   Angela Huyue Zhang – @AngelaZhangHKEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 70: Ant Group, DCEP, crypto mining, and all things China fintech with Eliza Gkritsi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 59:44


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.In this episode, James and Elliott are joined by Technode’s own Eliza Gkritsi. Eliza gives an update on how Ant Group’s fate may change as a result of new regulations. She also gives her takeaways at this current point of China’s digital currency rollout. The conversation also touches on China’s crypto-mining industry, and the rig-makers who have been benefiting from Bitcoin’s latest bull run.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:                   Eliza Gkritsi - @egreecheeEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 69: Is Kuaishou just a smaller version of Bytedance? Or is it something more? With Michael Norris

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 62:02


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.In this episode, James and Elliott are once again joined by regular guest Michael Norris to discuss Kuaishou’s blockbuster IPO. They cover what it is that Kuaishou does as a business, its financial situation, and where its growth prospects are going forward. Is Kuaishou a good company? Or is it the fast-growing short video segment which is drawing the investor interest?Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:              Michael Norris - @briefnorrisEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 68: From Alibaba & Ant to Xiaomi: Looking back at 2020, forward to 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 52:40


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.In this episode, James and Elliott review the winners and losers of 2020, what they got right and what they got wrong, as well as the lessons they learned. They also look forward to the rest of 2021, anticipating trends, as well as companies to watch. They discuss Bilibili, Alibaba, Ant, Xiaomi, Baidu, and more.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS Feed

    CTI 67: The boom and bust of China’s 'second landlords,' with Capucine Cogné

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 50:28


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.This week’s guest is Capucine Cogné, a real estate industry specialist based in Chengdu who has been following the rise and fall of China’s “second landlord” platforms. She discusses what led to their rise, the unique circumstances of their fall, and who might stand to benefit as the industry now consolidates.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:                   Capucine CognéEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music 

    CTI 66: EV makers got a big charge in 2020, with Tu Le

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 61:41


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.This week, Tu Le from Sino Auto Insights joins the show to discuss the stratospheric rise that electric vehicle stocks have experienced this year, and what those firms will need to achieve in order to justify their share prices. Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduBilibiliXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:                   Tu Le - @sinoautoinsightEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 65: Strong quarters for Bilibili, Pinduoduo, and Tencent, with Michael Norris

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 68:12


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.This week, Michael Norris is back for his regular earnings check-in, as the guys go over the calls from Bilibili, Pinduoduo, and Tencent.  Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeHosts:Elliott Zaagman – @elliottzaagmanJames Hull – @jameshullxGuest:                   Michael Norris — @briefnorrisEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 64: How Bytedance Built an 'Attention Factory,' with Matthew Brennan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 57:46


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.Elliott and James welcome back Matthew Brennan to the show to discuss his new book: Attention Factory: The Story of Tiktok and China’s Bytedance. Matthew shares insights into the company’s beginnings as well as its meteoric rise, the people and personalities that define its culture, and how Tiktok came close to failing in the US. Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:              Matthew Brennan– @mbrennanchinaEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 63: Why the short sellers are targeting GSX, with Joe Ridsdale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 68:04


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.Elliott and James welcome Joe Ridsdale, CEO of West Street Capital Partners. Joe explains why his firm is one of many who have a short position on Chinese ed-tech company GSX. The three of them also discuss the structural barriers to exposing fraud in such circumstances.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. Short sellers, such as the guest in this episode, earn money if the price of a stock falls. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services. Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:              Joe Ridsdale– @RidsdalejoeEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 62: Xiaomi’s resilience, with Bryan Ma

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 42:34


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcastsElliott and James welcome IDC’s VP of Device Research Bryan Ma to the show. They discuss how Xiaomi is benefiting from Huawei’s international troubles, the foothold they continue to establish in India and SE Asia, and how the pandemic has been a surprisingly good year for PC makers.Hosts may have interests in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:              Bryan Ma– @bryanbmaEditor:Peter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music 

    61: Ant Group is really big, and really confusing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 66:17


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcastsElliott and James try to get their minds around Ant Group’s IPO, and attempt to explain the business behind what is likely to be the biggest IPO in history.Hosts may have interests in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:              NoneEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    60: Breaking down quarterly earnings from BABA, JD, and PDD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 77:53


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcastsIn an earnings season tradition, Elliott and James bring on Michael Norris to discuss the quarterly earnings reports of Alibaba, JD, and Pinduoduo, and discuss what investors should be looking for from them going forward.See supporting charts here.Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:Michael Norris— @briefnorrisEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    59: China’s cloud landscape, with Kevin Xu

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 60:49


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcastsElliott and James welcome Kevin Xu to the podcast this week. Kevin is the author of Interconnected, a bilingual newsletter on tech, business, geopolitics, and US-China relations. The three guys discuss China’s cloud services landscape and its competitive dynamics. They also discuss TSMC and the intense competition in semiconductor development. Hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:Kevin Xu - @kevinsxuEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    58: Are China and India getting a tech divorce? With Dev Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 67:40


    Elliott and James welcome Digital Asia Hub fellow Dev Lewis back to the podcast to discuss what a worsening diplomatic relationship between China and India means for Chinese tech companies in India, and what the future of India’s tech landscape will look like. James and Ell also chat about the prospects of IPOs from Ant Financial and Didi Chuxing. Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:Dev Lewis - @devlewis18EditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    57: Tom Orlik on why the China bubble never seems to pop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 72:45


    After taking some time to welcome his newborn son, James returns to his co-hosting duties, as he and Elliott welcome Bloomberg Chief Economist Tom Orlik to the pod to discuss Tom’s new book China: The Bubble that Never Pops. Ell, James, and Tom discuss reasons to be optimistic about the future of the Chinese economy, and why it has avoided a major crisis in the decades following Reform and Opening Up. James and Elliott also cover a few other hot topics in the news recently, such as the prospect of a Tiktok ban in the US. Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxGuest:Tom Orlik - @TomOrlikEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    56: Alibaba, Bilibili, and Pinduoduo earnings, plus what to expect if Chinese companies delist from the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 56:58


    This week, James is taking some time off with his newborn, so CTI regular Michael Norris fills in as cohost. He and Elliott discuss Alibaba, Bilibili, and Pinduoduo’s Q1 earnings, as well as what the possibility of Chinese companies delisting from US exchanges will mean for investors. Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeLinks:Bilibili and the niche vs mass market dilemma- PingwestHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxMichael Norris– @briefnorrisEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    55: Tencent earnings, Pinduoduo’s 20-F, and digital currency in China with Wolfie Zhao

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 74:53


    This week, the guys welcome Coindesk Asia Editor Wolfie Zhao to the pod to discuss the latest progress in China’s development of a digital currency, and also swap stories of the exciting and dynamic gray market in China that has built up around cryptocurrency mining and trading. James and Elliott also look into Pinduoduo’s 20-F and discuss the latest earnings reports from Tencent and JD.Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeGuest:Wolfie Zhao – @WolfiezhaoHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    54: After Luckin, fraud will still be a problem. With Wei Sheng

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 53:56


    An episode full of salacious scandals and controversy! In this episode, the guys welcome back Technode’s own Wei Sheng to discuss a recent lawsuit filed against Luckin Coffee in China, and how regulators are cracking down on the company since their admission of fraud. James and Elliott also discuss the controversy brewing between Meituan and their vendors, Pinduoduo’s recent moves, and the scandalous love affair involving some of the biggest names in the Alibaba ecosystem.   Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeLinksMeituanJiang Fan/RUHN scandalPinduoduoGuest:Wei Sheng – @weishengnHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    53: How COVID-19 is a 'new retail' tipping point, with Michael Zakkour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 64:44


    In this episode, the guys welcome back Michael Zakkour, Founder and Chief Strategist of 5 New Digital. They discuss how the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic have spurred a leap forward in ecommerce and new retail in both China and the US, and which firms are positioned to benefit. James and Elliott also look at Meituan’s earnings, as well as recent short-report allegations of iQiyi.  Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin Coffee Guest:Michael Zakkour – @michaelzakkourHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music 

    52: Luckin - The writing was on the wall with Michael Norris

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 57:25


    In this episode, the guys bring on CTI regular Michael Norris to discuss Luckin Coffee’s recent admission of fraud. Michael was an early skeptic of Luckin, identifying potential red flags around the company in the spring of 2019. Michael, James, and Elliott discuss the timeline for Luckin leading up to this admission, and what the potential fallout could be.Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeGuest:Michael Norris – @BriefnorrisHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music 

    51: Tencent, JD, PDD earnings, and Jeffrey Towson discusses the battle royale for services.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 71:24


    In this episode, the guys welcome professor Jeffrey Towson to discuss the ongoing battle over the digital services sector in China, as Alibaba, Meituan, Baidu, and others fight on a rapidly-changing battlefield. James and Elliott also chat about the “COVID recession,” investment strategies, and go over the quarterly earnings of Tencent, Pinduoduo, and JD. Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeLinks:Jeff's Asia Tech Class podcastGuest:Jeffrey Towson – Jefftowson.comHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    50: The coronavirus sell-off, and earnings from Alibaba, Baidu, and iQiyi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 75:11


    In this episode, the guys welcome back guest co-host Michael Norris from Agency China. The three of them discuss markets’ sudden and dramatic correction and strategies for coping with such dramatically negative market sentiment. They also go over the recently-reported Q4 earnings reports from Alibaba, Baidu, and iQiyi.Subscribe to TechNodePlease note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeGuest:Michael Norris - @briefnorrisHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    49: Huawei, Google, and the “splinternet,” with Wei Sheng

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 50:12


    In this episode, the guys welcome Technode’s Wei Sheng to discuss the continued US-China tech decoupling, and how Huawei is attempting to succeed in Europe without access to Google Play services. James and Elliott also look at how the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has impacted China’s tech giants thus far.Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeLinks:TechNode NewslettersHuawei coverage on TechNodeGuest:Wei Sheng - @weishengn,Hosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    48: The coronavirus ripple effect, with Marcus Ryder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 45:56


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcastsIn this episode, the guys welcome on veteran media executive and Caixin Global executive producer Marcus Ryder to discuss the massive ripple effect of the Wuhan coronavirus on China’s economy and tech industry. They try to get a grip on the many ways that the outbreak is shaking up our assumptions about the Chinese economy, markets, and tech space in the first quarter of 2020.Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin Coffee Guest:Marcus Ryder - @marcusryderHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music 

    47: Xiaomi, 5G, Bytedance, and other “incredible” predictions for 2020, with Wang Boyuan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 55:34


    In this episode, the guys welcome veteran China tech journalist Wang Boyuan to the show. They make some bold and not-so-bold predictions for China’s digital economy in 2020, including what we can expect from Xiaomi, Bilibili, Bytedance, JD, and the continued rollout of 5G. James and Elliott also talk about surging Chinese tech stocks at the moment, and strategies for managing your portfolio amidst a bull market.Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeGuest:Wang Boyuan - @thisboyuanHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    46: 2019’s biggest winners and losers, and what to expect for 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 63:42


    China Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.Happy New Year! In this episode, the guys look over their watch list and discuss the biggest winners and losers of 2019. They also make a few bold predictions about what to expect in 2020 for the biggest names in China tech.Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingLuckin CoffeeHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music 

    45: Boom, bust, and competition: Electric vehicles in China, with Tu Le

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 56:54


    In this episode, the guys welcome Tu Le, Managing Director of Sino Auto Insights, to discuss China’s dynamic electric vehicle and automotive industry. Tu explains how an investment bubble and generous government subsidies led to an explosion in EV startups, but how as the money has dried up, these firms are now under intense pressure to prove that they can actually compete with the large international automakers. Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-Dianping GuestTu Le - @sinoautoinsightHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 44: Ed-tech in China with John Artman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 67:11


    In this episode, the guys welcome on the boss man, Technode’s Editor-in-Chief John Artman, to discuss trends, myths, and realities around the ed-tech space in China. James and Elliott also touch on some of Xiaomi’s recent moves, as well as Wolfpack Research’s serious accusations against Qutoutiao. Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingGuestJohn Artman - @knowsnothingHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    43: Alibaba has a Meituan problem. Can they solve it with $11 billion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 47:00


    In this episode, the guys discuss Alibaba’s blockbuster listing in Hong Kong, and why this could impact the future of Meituan-Dianping, who posted their second-straight profitable quarter. James and Elliott also dig into what has made Meituan so special in 2019, and look into Xiaomi’s Q3 earnings as well.  Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    42: Trade wars, debt, and the future of the Chinese economy with Michael Pettis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 63:13


    In this episode, the guys are joined by Peking University finance professor, Carnegie-Tsinghua fellow, and Beijing indie-rock entrepreneur Michael Pettis for a hard look into the broader issues concerning the economy in China and around the world. Michael explains how outsiders should interpret China’s GDP numbers, the structural imbalances in the Chinese economy, and the underlying dynamics at the heart of the US-China trade war.James an Elliott also discuss Pinduoduo’s Q3 earnings report, which sent the oft-volatile stock tumbling again, after its surge in recent months. Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingGuestMichael Pettis @michaelxpettisHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    41: Alibaba, JD, Tencent, and WOW, LUCKIN COFFEE! with Michael Norris

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 66:31


    In this episode, the guys are joined by guest-host Michael Norris from Agency China to talk earnings. They go over the quarterly reports from Alibaba, JD, and Tencent, as well as Luckin Coffee’s very impressive report, which sent their stock soaring.Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingGuestMichael NorrisHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 40: China’s blockchain bonanza with Matthew Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 70:59


    In this episode, the guys welcome Sino Global Capital founding partner and CEO Matthew Graham. They discuss the plans for the PBOC’s own digital currency, China’s love/hate relationship with blockchain, and how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology could impact China’s tech firms and broader economy.Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingGuestMatthew Graham - @mg0314aHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    CTI 39: Search, recommendation, and the fall of Baidu with FT’s Christian Shepherd and Nian Liu

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 51:57


    In this episode, the guys welcome The Financial Times’ Nian Liu and Christian Shepherd. They discuss Baidu’s fall from grace, Bytedance’s ascendency, and how China’s unique digital economy has shaped the roles that search and recommendation play within it. Their recent article on the topic can be found here.Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingGuestChristian Shepherd- @cdcshepherdNian Liu- Nian.liu@ft.comHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    38: An interview with Pinduoduo’s David Liu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 46:16


    In this episode of the China Tech Investor Podcast powered by TechNode, the guys welcome David Liu, VP of Strategy for Pinduoduo. David talks about PDD’s success in breaking into the ultra-competitive e-commerce market in China, and how they have defied expectations in both their ability to raise capital and grow their user base.Since this is the first time that the guys have had on a representative from a company on their watch list, they’d love to hear from listeners about what they think about this approach. Feedback is welcome, as always! Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingGuestDavid Liu, VP of Strategy, PinduoduoHosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music 

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    37: Exploring the slowdown in China’s private funding with Jane Li

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 60:18


    In this episode of the China Tech Investor Podcast powered by TechNode, the guys are joined by Quartz’s Jane Li to discuss the funding issues in the Chinese startup/private markets. James and Elliott also touch on delisting scare, FTSE bond index inclusion, 36kr filing for IPO, EV sales and NIO.Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingGuest:Jane Li– @Jane_Li911Hosts:Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagmanJames Hull– @jameshullxEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast information:iTunesSpotifyRSS FeedMusic: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music 

    36: E-sports in China with Bloomberg’s Zheping Huang (also Meituan’s earnings)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 43:58


    In this episode of the China Tech Investor Podcast powered by TechNode, the guys are joined by Bloomberg’s Zheping Huang to talk about the unique environment of e-sports in China, and why the business models of platforms like Huya and Douyu are not easily comparable to that of Twitch. James and Elliott also go into Meituan’s most recent quarterly earnings. Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services. Watchlist: Tencent Alibaba Baidu iQiyi Xiaomi JD Pinduoduo Meituan-Dianping Guest Zheping Huang- @pingroma Hosts: Elliott Zaagman– — @elliottzaagman James Hull– @jameshullx Editor Peter Isachenko Podcast information: iTunes Spotify RSS Feed Music: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    35: Why Xiaomi needs to face the music, with Tim Culpan (plus PDD, iQiyi, and Baidu earnings)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 63:44


    In this episode of the China Tech Investor Podcast powered by TechNode, the guys welcome back Bloomberg Opinion columnist Tim Culpan to discuss Xiaomi’s weak performance, the oversupply of ad inventory on the Chinese web, and general takeaways from Q2 earnings season. Elliott and James also go over the most recent earnings reports of Baidu, iQiyi, and Pinduoduo. Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services. Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index. Watchlist: · Tencent · Alibaba · Baidu · iQiyi · Xiaomi · com · Pinduoduo · Meituan-Dianping Links · Pinduoduo’s free cash flow conundrum Guest · Tim Culpan- @tculpan Hosts · Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagman · James Hull– @jameshullx Editor · Peter Isachenko Podcast information: · iTunes · Spotify · RSS Feed · Music: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

    34: Alibaba, JD, and the new retail revolution with Michael Zakkour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 53:05


    In this episode of the China Tech Investor Podcast powered by TechNode, the guys go deep into new retail. In addition to discussing the latest quarterly earnings from Alibaba and JD, James and Elliott chat with Michael Zakkour, VP of Asia Strategy for Thompkins International. Michael fills us in on the phenomenon of “new retail,” why it is so much more than just a buzz word, and how it is changing business and life in China and around the world. Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services. Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index. UPDATE: Alibaba’s USD 2 billion acquisition of NetEase’s cross-border e-commerce site is off, reports say Watchlist: Tencent Alibaba Baidu iQiyi Xiaomi JD.com Pinduoduo Meituan-Dianping Guest Michael Zakkour Hosts: Elliott Zaagman– @elliottzaagman James Hull– @jameshullx Editor Peter Isachenko Podcast information: iTunes Spotify RSS Feed Music: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

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