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** Exploring China's Economic Shift and Data Insights with Robert Wu**Introduction to Robert Wu and His ExpertiseConnect with RobertVisit BigOneLabRead BaiguanRead China TranslatedIn this episode of the Asia Business Podcast, we have an engaging conversation with Robert Wu, a respected figure in the field of economic analysis and business strategy. Robert is known for his insightful writings and is the author of "China Translated," a newsletter that offers a deep dive into China's economic trends and their long-term impacts. He is also the co-editor of Baiguan, which provides data-driven insights into China's business sector, and the CEO of Big One Lab, a data-centric market research company.China's Economic Transition: From Investment to ConsumptionThe episode begins with a discussion on China's economic transition towards boosting domestic consumption. Robert emphasizes a pivotal shift in policy thinking, focusing on the relationship between investment and consumption. Historically, China's economy has been heavily skewed towards investment, leading to impressive infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities. However, this model has reached a tipping point, requiring a rebalancing towards consumption to sustain growth. Robert suggests that while the government recognizes this need, the shift requires long-term structural changes and cannot be achieved overnight.Obstacles to Enhancing Domestic ConsumptionArt and Robert explore the challenges in increasing domestic consumption in China. Contrary to some perceptions, Robert asserts that China's safety nets, including healthcare and education, are relatively robust. However, he highlights issues such as child care expenses and regional disparities that need addressing to encourage consumer spending. Cultural factors also play a role, with older generations tending to save rather than spend. Robert predicts potential policy initiatives, such as birth subsidies, to incentivize higher consumption levels.The State of Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital in ChinaThe conversation shifts to the state of entrepreneurship and venture capital in China. Robert paints a picture of a changing landscape, where U.S. capital, a significant driver of China's VC scene, has withdrawn amidst geopolitical tensions. This retreat has forced local entrepreneurs to adapt, focusing more on sustainable, profitable operations rather than relying on VC funding. Although this environment poses challenges, Robert sees it as an opportunity for businesses to build solid foundations, paving the way for a resurgence in entrepreneurial activity.Government Policies and Economic BalanceArt and Robert delve into the complexities of China's government policies, particularly the balancing act between fiscal stimulus and avoiding moral hazards. Robert provides insights into how the government carefully manages domestic economic policies, recognizing the challenges posed by local government debt and the need to drive consumption. Through careful prioritization and measured interventions, Robert believes China aims to sustain growth while preventing excessive risk-taking by local governments.Navigating Regulatory Environments and Market ReactionsThe episode also touches on China's regulatory environment, where crackdowns on sectors such as online education and FinTech have sparked debates. Robert acknowledges the government's need to manage these industries while also recognizing the importance of considering broader market reactions. By learning from past experiences, the government aims to communicate more effectively and avoid unintended economic consequences.Conclusion: An Objective Look at China's Economic DynamicsIn closing, Robert emphasizes the importance of maintaining an objective perspective when analyzing China's economic dynamics. Despite facing various challenges, the country continues to present significant opportunities for businesses and investors. Through his writings, Robert aims to shed light on the complexities of China's business environment, encouraging a balanced and well-informed discussion. Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:27 Robert Wu's Background and Career Journey05:55 China's Economic Evolution and Policy Shifts14:03 Challenges in Boosting Domestic Consumption19:43 The State of Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship in China27:37 Challenges in VC Funding and Entrepreneurship29:16 VC Funding: A Double-Edged Sword30:21 Government's Fiscal Discipline and Economic Priorities31:05 Balancing Fiscal Stimulus and Moral Hazard35:40 Sector Crackdowns and Policy Implications41:21 Navigating Misinformation and Bias46:38 The Motivation Behind Writing and Sharing Insights51:02 Conclusion and Future Plans ProducerJacob ThomasFollow UsLinkedInApple Podcasts

Will 2025 bring another bull market or a long-overdue correction? James Connor sits down with Jonathan Wellum, CEO of ROCKLINC Investment Partners, to break down the risks of stock market overvaluation, the economic divide between the US and Canada, and the sectors poised for growth, including energy, uranium, and precious metals. Jonathan also examines how inflation, government deficits, and political shifts could reshape the markets in the year ahead. Don't miss this essential guide to navigating 2025's opportunities and challenges. Investment Concerns? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/3PgQEPu Chapters: 1:39 - Is the US Stock Market Overvalued? 5:07 - Will the Bull Return For 2025? 9:19 - US Financial Stocks And Their Strong Performance During 2024 13:44 - How is Jonathan Positioning Portfolios for 2025? 16:02 - Will Inflation Return in 2025? 19:49 - Exploring China's Economic Slowdown 22:09 - How Has Trudeau's Government Impacted Canada? 27:59 - Canada's Economic Difficulties 33:48 - Sectors Jonathan Is Bullish for 2025 38:56 - What Does the Future Hold for the US and Canadian Dollar? Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Markets #Economy #StockMarket #Inflation #Gold #Energy #Uranium #PreciousMetals #MarketOutlook #FinancialPlanning #EconomicInsights #InvestmentStrategies #2025Trends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode:In this episode, we dive into Goodbye My Love, the Chinese reality show everyone's talking about! It's raw, emotional, and packed with lessons on love and heartbreak. Why are divorce shows so popular in China? Tune in to uncover the drama and social shifts behind the hype!Membership preview:In Tuesday's (26th November) MaoMi Chinese+, we will dive into a fascinating expression young people in China use to describe their struggles and unfinished dreams. It's witty, relatable, and reveals much about modern pressures. Curious? Join us to uncover the story behind it!Don't miss out! Interested in joining the membership? ⬇️Support MaoMi & Get exclusive   to premium content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe↗️Transcript and translations are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? Leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=enText me what you think :)Support the showText me what you think :)Support the show

① Finnish President Alexander Stubb is on a visit to China. We explore the potentials for cooperation between China and Finland in green energy and beyond. (00:50)② China has successfully launched a new three-person crew to its orbiting Tiangong space station. We take a look at what's at stake in this space mission. (13:18)③ After concluding its anti-subsidy investigation, the EU has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese EVs to as much as over 45%. Why is this decision unacceptable to China? (25:01)④ The Canadian government has alleged that Indian Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah, a close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was behind the plots to target Sikh activists on Canadian soil. Will this allegation trigger further escalation of the row between Delhi and Ottawa? (36:01)⑤ We take a look at French President Emmanuel Macrons' trip to Morocco amid tensions over Western Sahara. (43:07)

In this episode of China-MENA, titled "China's Challenging Role in US Policy in MENA," join our host Jonathan Fulton featuring Dana Stroul, director of research and senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, as they explore China's evolving role and its impact on US policy in the Middle East and North Africa. This episode delves into global partnerships like the US-UAE-G42-Microsoft collaboration, the strategic significance of 5G technology and cloud computing, and the economic factors supporting Iran. Dana also discusses the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum and recent geopolitical events.Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of US and allied strategies in the region.TakeawaysUS vs. China in Regional InfluenceImportance of International OrderUS Strategic PartnershipsChina's Regional ImpactQuotes"China, as the sole competitor shaping the global order, inspires us to uphold equity, cooperation, and shared prosperity." - Dana Stroul“The importance of the Rules-Based International Order lies in preventing unilateral changes or use of force to alter recognized boundaries" - Dana StroulFeatured in the EpisodeDana StroulResearch Director, The Washington Institute for Near East PolicyGuest LinkedIn: Dana Stroul | LinkedInJonathan FultonNonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Assistant Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabihttps://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414bhttps://twitter.com/jonathandfultonChapters00:00 - Introduction03:51 - Navigating Biden's China Challenge in the Middle East08:46 - Safeguarding Strategic Partnerships Amidst China's Rise11:41 - Exploring China's Economic Development15:00 - Contrasting US and China Infrastructure Support20:19 - Assessing China's Trade Influence22:23 - Impact of the International Order on Gulf Economies24:30 - Insights from the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum29:18 - China's Prioritization of its Immediate Periphery34:04 - Cooperation and Countering Iran's Influence38:19 - Iran's Behavior Changes and China's Role39:51 - Evading Sanctions: Iran, Russia, and China42:22 - Outro

Today Adrian and Andrew Amirnovin, our reliability and testing head, look at some of China's recent technology successes, what fuels China's tech dominance, and how technology is caught up in the middle of the US-China trade war.    Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introduction. 06:18 - What is fuelling China's tech dominance? 12:40 - The success story of Huawei. 20:32 - Other Chinese tech success stories. 23:30 - Is Chinese technology a privacy risk for users? 26:22 - How does the US-China relationship affect technology? 33:43 - New technologies coming out of China to be aware of. 36:10 - More semiconductor manufacturing to happen in the USA? 37:16 - Wrapping up and closing questions.   Related content... Tech Please rewind: China's top tech feats of 2023 Baidu DJI Drones U.S. bans new Huawei, ZTE equipment sales, citing national security risk Surprise! China's top Android phones collect way more info Huawei 5G kit must be removed from UK by 2027 Huawei The first phone maker to add satellite texting to its devices is... Huawei The US is headed for a much more aggressive trade war with China regardless of who is president next year, economist says America's billion-dollar bet on US chipmaking Guide to China's e-commerce websites This chart shows which countries produce the most lithium China's AI Analog Chip Claimed To Be 3.7X Faster Than Nvidia's A100 GPU in Computer Vision Tasks (Updated)   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Send us a tweet @sofeast Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel

Exploring China's Sacred Mount Emei in Sichuan Province with Chinese interpreter "Mavis" Liu Mei

Today, we're excited to announce that Turpentine will be releasing Rudyard Lynch's WhatifAltHist as a podcast feed! Click the link below to subscribe. The highlighted episode we're airing today was touched on in our most recent History 102 episode on China's Modern History. Rudyard lays out his the patterns that predict China's coming socio-economic crisis. --- SPONSOR: PLUMB Plumb is a no-code AI app builder designed for product teams who care about quality and speed. What is taking you weeks to hand-code today can be done confidently in hours. Check out https://bit.ly/PlumbTCR for early access. – RELATED CHANNELS: Subscribe to What If Alt Hist podcast! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5InvQGtqIpA3p4VhNrDIwi Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whatifalthist/id1737510373 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatifAltHist – This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We're launching new shows every week, and we're looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co. – FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @eriktorenberg (Erik) @dwr (Dan) @moz_podcast (Moment of Zen) @TurpentineMedia – BOOKS CITED: Asian Waters by Humphrey Hawksley Asia's Cauldron by Robert Kaplan Disunited Nations by Peter Zeihan Why Nations Fail by James Robinson and Daron Acemoglu The Origins of Political Order by Francis Fukuyama The Next 100 Years by George Friedman World Order by Henry Kissinger The Best of Times and the Worst of Times by Michael Burleigh Seeing Like a State by James C Scott Destined for War by Graham Allison Crashed by Adam Tooze China's Asian Dream by Tom Miller China by John Keay Mao by Jung Chang The Soul of China by Amaury de Riencourt Oriental Ways of Thinking by Nakamura TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (00:43) Exploring China's Impending Social and Economic Crisis (02:11) The Western Fascination with Authoritarian Regimes (03:00) Understanding China's Internal Struggles and Media Misrepresentation (05:15) The Demographic Challenges Facing China (09:50) Economic Pressures and Real Estate Bubble in China (14:51) The Shift Towards Maoism and Increased Oppression (20:54) The Potential for Revolution and Civil Unrest (30:18) Predicting the Collapse of Modern China (31:42) Conclusion

Welcome back to the China-Mena podcast! In today's episode, titled "Middle East Instability: A Chinese Perspective," our host Jonathan Fulton and guest Chuchu Zhang explore China's evolving role in the region. They discuss recent events, including the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and China's growing presence, and how these shape China's approach to the Middle East. Gain valuable insights into the complex geopolitical landscape and global power dynamics. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion!TakeawaysChinese View of Palestinian-Israeli ConflictTesting US Hegemony in the Middle EastOverlapping Interests with the United StatesMiddle Eastern Actors' Diversification of PartnershipsConcerns About Regional Stability and ConflictQuotes"The reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran reminds us that sectarian confrontation in the region is not inevitable, transcending the need to highlight China's greatness." - Chuchu Zhang"There are common interests promoting peace, but it's not a comprehensive solution to all problems. Yet, there is another perspective on promoting peace through development." - Chuchu ZhangFeatured in the EpisodeChuchu ZhangAssociate Professor of International Relations in the School of International Relations and Public Affairs at Fudan UniversityJonathan FultonNonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Associate Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabihttps://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414bhttps://twitter.com/jonathandfultonChapters00:00 - Introduction00:26 - Analyzing China's Role in the Middle East - Insights from an Expert04:28 - China's Collaboration in Belt and Road Development08:38 - Exploring China's Growing Involvement in Middle Eastern Affairs12:44 - Spotlight on Current Middle East-China Relations16:01 - The Rising Importance of the Middle East18:42 - Examining US-Israel Goals, China's Concerns, and Global Impact20:46 - Chinese Leaders' Perspectives on a US-Centered Middle East24:07 - Unpacking China's Presence in the Middle East and Its Implications27:44 - Proxy Warfare, Non-State Actors, and China's Dilemma Summarized30:57 - Major Powers' Engagement with Armed Groups35:26 - China's Preference for Bilateral Relations in the Middle East39:58 - Debating the Interpretation of China's Regional Cooperation Proposal41:19 - Seeking Flexibility: China's and Middle East's Mutual Goal44:25 - Outro

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari USA (Ret.) – Exploring China's diminishing global aspirations amidst economic, military, and political challenges, We delve into the CCP's future. We analyze the Taiwan elections, the Putin-Xi pact, China's troubling economic trends, and military constraints, offering insight into the complex landscape shaping China's international stance and internal dynamics in the Year of the Dragon.

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari USA (Ret.) – Exploring China's diminishing global aspirations amidst economic, military, and political challenges, We delve into the CCP's future. We analyze the Taiwan elections, the Putin-Xi pact, China's troubling economic trends, and military constraints, offering insight into the complex landscape shaping China's international stance and internal dynamics in the Year of the Dragon.

Zack Cooper, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and lecturer at Princeton University, joins this episode to discuss the upcoming Camp David summit between Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. This momentous occasion is a result of leadership from South Korea's President Yoon and Japan's Prime Minister Kishida in hopes of mending ties since Japan's invasion of Manchuria a hundred years ago. Zack also delves into U.S. policy in Southeast Asia and its pivot to the Pacific. He also explores the Communist Party's reliance on economic growth to maintain control, the potential for increased tensions around Taiwan in the future, and the U.S.'s ambiguous commitments to Taiwan due to treaty changes in the 1970s. Tune into this episode for an engaging discussion about geopolitics in East Asia![00:00 - 09:14] Exploring China's Geopolitical and Military AmbitionsJapan and South Korea have never had an independent diplomatic meeting outside of a more significant summitThe U.S. and Japan have had their differences going back to World War II, but Japan and Korea never had the same forcing functionChina is playing a significant role in pushing Japan and Korea together as they trust China less than each otherThe Camp David Summit is about trying to make it more difficult for them to focus on historical issues and force them into the future[09:15 - 17:39] Split Opinions on Responding to Economic Downturn and Taiwan TensionsXi Jinping's thinking is uncertain, and both a weak, inward-looking China and an aggressive, brittle China are possibleRussia's experiment of consolidating national unity by attacking Ukraine has not worked outTaiwan is different from Ukraine, and it is unclear what the U.S. commitments are with TaiwanChinese people have delivered remarkable economic growth in the past decades, but now the growth numbers for this year are lower[17:40 - 24:42] Examining the Challenges of the U.S.-China Conflict Over TaiwanThe Biden team has three pillars of their approach: Invest, Align, and Compete with ChinaTaiwan has strategic value as it is close to U.S. treaty alliances with Japan and the PhilippinesChina trying to invade Taiwan is one of the hardest things militarily in the worldThe U.S. Navy is smaller than China's, and U.S. facilities and people in the region would be under threat if a conflict arises[24:43 - 37:22] Examining Command and Control in Southeast Asia U.S. could strike the Chinese mainland if a decision is made in Oval Office or White House Situation RoomChina hasn't been involved in a major conflict for 50 years, and technology is different nowQuote:"It is a fascinating moment in time, watching Japan and Korea finally try and move past some of their historical differences." - Zack CooperConnect with Zack!Twitter: @ZackCooperConnect with me on LinkedIn!LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in, and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Jing Tsu and President Salovey preview the 2023 DeVane Lecture series, “China in Six Keys,” in which members of the Yale and New Haven communities will explore China's complex relationship with the United States and examine contemporary issues in historical context.

Peidong Sun is a Distinguished Associate Professor of Arts and Science in China and Asia-Pacific Studies in the History Department at Cornell University. Previously, she was a professor at Fudan University in Shanghai and has written extensively on social issues in China. Professor Sun joins Francis Fukuyama to discuss the protests that have taken place across many cities in China over the past several weeks. Prompted by anger over the country's prolonged COVID lockdowns, these protests have also questioned the legitimacy of the Communist Party regime.

In an special interview edition of the show, Mark and Haig speak to Yonina Chan, who helps run the Beijing chapter of the famed Israeli self-defense system Krav Maga. (0:55) What is Krav Maga and how did Chan get into it? (2:45) One of the hottest topics in China over the last month was about the incident in Tangshan, where a group of men assaulted a group of women in a restaurant. What stood out to her about that? (5:34) What specifically made this incident a complex situation? (7:30) A rundown and explanation of different levels and strands of violence and how to evaluate them. (12:10) The importance of not victim-blaming while trying to understand the psychology behind an escalation of violence. (15:45) How the representation of violence in the media feeds into attitudes toward violence. (20:23) From a sports perspective, what kind of impact has MMA fighter Zhang Weili had on martial arts in China?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Green sits down with Louis Vincent Gave, CEO of Gavekal Research, to examine the political and economic climate of China. They look at China's 'outsized' role in the world and what impact joining the WTO had on the Chinese nearly two decades ago. The conversation also looks to the future -and the possibility of a digital currency in China -in time for the Beijing Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ching He Huang is an international, Emmy nominated TV chef and cookery author with 8 bestselling books to her name. Her TV shows include Ching's Kitchen, Exploring China, Ching's Amazing Asia, Restaurant Redemption and Eat The Nation. In this episode Ching explains how to break through failure and thrive, celebrates the important role of ‘guardian angels' in your career journey, and shows how inspiration can be found in even the most humble of places. This podcast is hosted by Tracy Forsyth - for more resources and courses visit fasttracktofearless.com

Hello gorgeous soul! In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Page shares her adventure to China & Australia and how they have impacted her life. Dr. Chelsea Page aka "The Soul Doctor" has been an intimacy expert for over 8 years helping entrepreneurs around the world with soul-centered relationships with their self, partner, business, and money. She offers 1:1 coaching, her Soul Support Membership and programs in her Soul School. All offers available at: linktr.ee/drchelseapage IG @drchelseapage Clubhouse: @drchelseapage FB: @drchelseapage https://www.facebook.com/DrChelseaPage https://www.instagram.com/drchelseapage If you desire to share your takeaways tag @adventureyourworld on Instagram For the next 30 days, we will be launching 30 episodes featuring the most incredible women and we have added the funnest giveaway! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Hello! I am vivi the adventure fairy. Adventure is my million dollar vibe Welcome to my world If you desire to travel, adventure and experience your life more, here is how I can help TRAVEL AGENT Wanna travel but it seems very complex, overwhelming & the planning very time consuming? And now on top of that you also gotta keep up with the new rules & regulations? Let me take care of it for you ADVENTURE COACH This is where we work on making your life the biggest adventure & live life fully EXPERIENCE ORGANISER This is a subscription where you get to tell me the vibe of the experience you desire & I create it for you! As many times and as many places you desire. All you gotta do is show up & enjoy. Ideal for digital nomads and everyone who desires to have more experiences, get aways and adventures in their life. Make life your biggest adventure Love vivi, the adventure fairy My journaling book TRAVELFESTING shows you how to manifest travels & life-enriching experiences in 30 days. https://www.amazon.com/Travelfesting.../dp/B08RBDDPNN Let's connect on Facebook

Dan Ehrman shares his experience hopping on a train and exploring China in his early twenties.---Sign up for my daily email newsletter with a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconradWhat happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out!This is a project I've been working on for a number of years now, and it's finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT”Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations

This episode of Pod Bless Canada features a conversation between MLI’s Director for the Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad, Shuvaloy Majumdar, and Sarah Teich, a Canadian attorney and consultant who is the author of the Institute’s most recent paper titled “Not Immune – Exploring liability of authoritarian regimes for the COVID-19 pandemic and its cover-up.” Teich’s paper argues that hundreds of thousands of deaths and trillions of dollars in economic damages could have been prevented had countries like China and Iran not engaged in illegal cover-ups regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, Teich outlines that there are a wide array of domestic and international legal tools available to hold regimes like China and Iran to account. Majumdar and Teich explore the paper and what the next moves are for policy makers as they consider state liability for the COVID-19 pandemic.

The team sits down w/ Eden Dhaliwal to discuss how Conflux Network approaches the East and West discussion, his investment thesis at Outlier Ventures, why China's crypto landscape is actually fragmented, and how we bridge cultural gaps. JOIN LAYER1 Telegram - https://t.me/joinlayer1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/layer1pod 0:00 - Start 2:21 Eden's Story 10:15 Outlier Ventures Thesis and “Convergence” 12:30 Was Outlier Ventures a traditional venture firm? 15:00 How do VCs handle volatility over long period investments? 17:20 Coinflux Introduction 25:35 How does Conflux standout from other protocols? 31:20 Chinese Regulation 36:22 How do enterprise partnerships benefit the end user/retail investor? 47:30 DeFi and NFT Thoughts 48:45 Chinese Government Bans Exchanges and Crypto 51:58 Can East and West be connected? 1:00:00 What does the East not understand about the West? 1:05:29 Conflux Roadmap Update 1:08:21 Book Recommendation Conflux https://confluxnetwork.org/team/ https://twitter.com/Conflux_Network Eden https://twitter.com/edendhaliwal ___________________________________________ bitcoin, ethereum, eos, cryptocurrency, crypto, altcoin, blockchain, decentralized, news, best investment, top altcoins, ethereum, tron, stellar, binance, cardano, litecoin, 2019, 2020, crash, bull run, bottom, crash, tether, bitfinex, rally, youtube, macro, price, prediction, podcast, interview, trump, finance, stock, investment, halving, halvening, when, fed, federal reserve, interest rates, rates, cut, economy, stock market, defi, compound All the songs, images, and graphics used in this video belong to their respective owners, Layer1: Crypto Show channel does not claim any right over them.

This week, Professor Giordano explores the real global threat: China. Exploring China’s rise to power, Professor Giordano provides an in-depth examination of the threat China poses to the world, and how the United States is trying to blunt China’s power. The PAS Report continues to discuss issues of importance that the negligent news media ignores. We also examine the current challenges China faces including Hong Kong, tariffs and more.

Welcome to Episode 119 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features our first landscape photographer from China - Weihao Pan. Weihao and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including: His journey as a landscape photographer. Paul Reiffer's article on Southern France and Instagram photographers. Exploring China and Tibet as a landscape photographer. Stories from Tibet. Photographing the Himalaya Mountains. What its like to take a Marc Adamus workshop. Social media & behavior from photographers in China. Over on Patreon, Weihao and I dissect and discuss several of his images that have received awards over the past couple of years. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! If you're a listener and have not yet made a pledge, there's more reasons to pledge now than ever. We have over 80 bonus episodes over on Patreon for anyone supporting the show at the $5/mo level. Additionally, Patrons of the podcast are encouraged to participate in our themed photo contests by submitting them to the "community board" on our Patreon Page. The current theme, which will end July 26th, is "mountains and deserts" in honor of a tattoo I'm in the process of getting. Let's see those awesome shots over on our community board! Here are the photographers that Weihao recommended for the podcast: 1. Ted Gore. 2. Marsell Van Oosten. 3. Shirō Shirahata. 4. Hiroki Fujita.Speaking of Patreon, I'd like to announce the winner of our "Mountains and Deserts" theme. We had some great submissions from Jarrod Hills, DCraig Young, and Michael Ryno. In the end, I had to go with the photograph submitted by Michael Ryno. Its a photo from Yosemite that really resonated for me.  I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link. 

On this episode of the Epoch Podcast we discuss China's social credit system and the surprising similarities with credit history in the US. Is it as bad as it sounds? https://youtu.be/VFEzMkayZMo Topics we get into: * Reasoning behind the social credit system in China* How our credit history started in the US* Doxxing and how social media history affects our credibility* High-level explanation of China's social credit system* A misunderstood point of social credit restrictions* Peer pressure as a weapon* A personal story of lack of credit* Lack of decorum culture/good social norms - social credit as a way of self-policing* David has a Spanish moment connecting China to his home country of Costa Rica* The reality of a surveillance state* China's history of changing its mind/trying things out* What's different in the US - "privacy", social consequences... addicted to our social behavior* Rongcheng* NSA, Google, Amazon - illusion of choice* Is Facebook worse than China sensoring* Convenience vs privacy* Value of data/power centralization* Social credit/timebanking coming to the us* Blockchain and the ownership of data* What we did before welfare and the negative energy that it creates/the crappy effect on charity* The negative feedback loop* A more invasive monitoring than just digital facial recognition that's going on* Human right of being in control?* Data as amoral* Religion as a panopticon? Our Posts for This Episode Austin | Decentralizing the Socialist QuandryJen | What is Social Credit and What is it Good for?Tico & Tina | Do We All Need an Eye in the Sky? Exploring China's Social CreditMatt | Kat | Social Credit: Time to Get Your Head Out of the Sand Resource/s Mentioned Black Mirror "Nosedive" episodemotorbike podcast on social credit in ChinaDuckDuckGoAndrew YangEarthNowThe Story of God with Morgan Freeman Find us here, too: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-epoch-podcast/message

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For all that China’s twenty-first-century ‘rise’ is a much-discussed notion both within the country and globally, it is an increasingly difficult concept to grasp or keep pace with. As a result, books which dissect and analyse developments from a regional perspective are of great value, particularly when they focus on widely-overlooked regions as James M. Dorsey‘s China and the Middle East: Venturing into the Maelstrom (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018) does. Exploring China’s growing and increasingly complex political, economic and security entanglements in the ‘Greater Middle East’ (a region whose extent and diversity is discussed in this podcast), Dorsey argues that this “key global crossroads” (p. 1) is already becoming an arena where Beijing is being forced to reappraise its international strategy and abandon long-cherished principles including ‘non-interference’. In a time of profound transition documented by Dorsey himself, such developments are likely to have implications of not just regional, but global significance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all that China’s twenty-first-century ‘rise’ is a much-discussed notion both within the country and globally, it is an increasingly difficult concept to grasp or keep pace with. As a result, books which dissect and analyse developments from a regional perspective are of great value, particularly when they focus on widely-overlooked regions as James M. Dorsey‘s China and the Middle East: Venturing into the Maelstrom (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018) does. Exploring China’s growing and increasingly complex political, economic and security entanglements in the ‘Greater Middle East’ (a region whose extent and diversity is discussed in this podcast), Dorsey argues that this “key global crossroads” (p. 1) is already becoming an arena where Beijing is being forced to reappraise its international strategy and abandon long-cherished principles including ‘non-interference’. In a time of profound transition documented by Dorsey himself, such developments are likely to have implications of not just regional, but global significance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all that China’s twenty-first-century ‘rise’ is a much-discussed notion both within the country and globally, it is an increasingly difficult concept to grasp or keep pace with. As a result, books which dissect and analyse developments from a regional perspective are of great value, particularly when they focus on widely-overlooked regions as James M. Dorsey‘s China and the Middle East: Venturing into the Maelstrom (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018) does. Exploring China’s growing and increasingly complex political, economic and security entanglements in the ‘Greater Middle East’ (a region whose extent and diversity is discussed in this podcast), Dorsey argues that this “key global crossroads” (p. 1) is already becoming an arena where Beijing is being forced to reappraise its international strategy and abandon long-cherished principles including ‘non-interference’. In a time of profound transition documented by Dorsey himself, such developments are likely to have implications of not just regional, but global significance.

For all that China’s twenty-first-century ‘rise’ is a much-discussed notion both within the country and globally, it is an increasingly difficult concept to grasp or keep pace with. As a result, books which dissect and analyse developments from a regional perspective are of great value, particularly when they focus on widely-overlooked regions as James M. Dorsey‘s China and the Middle East: Venturing into the Maelstrom (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018) does. Exploring China’s growing and increasingly complex political, economic and security entanglements in the ‘Greater Middle East’ (a region whose extent and diversity is discussed in this podcast), Dorsey argues that this “key global crossroads” (p. 1) is already becoming an arena where Beijing is being forced to reappraise its international strategy and abandon long-cherished principles including ‘non-interference’. In a time of profound transition documented by Dorsey himself, such developments are likely to have implications of not just regional, but global significance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all that China’s twenty-first-century ‘rise’ is a much-discussed notion both within the country and globally, it is an increasingly difficult concept to grasp or keep pace with. As a result, books which dissect and analyse developments from a regional perspective are of great value, particularly when they focus on widely-overlooked regions as James M. Dorsey‘s China and the Middle East: Venturing into the Maelstrom (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018) does. Exploring China’s growing and increasingly complex political, economic and security entanglements in the ‘Greater Middle East’ (a region whose extent and diversity is discussed in this podcast), Dorsey argues that this “key global crossroads” (p. 1) is already becoming an arena where Beijing is being forced to reappraise its international strategy and abandon long-cherished principles including ‘non-interference’. In a time of profound transition documented by Dorsey himself, such developments are likely to have implications of not just regional, but global significance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Mason on exploring China. Paul was born in Leigh, Greater Manchester in 1960, and studied music and politics at Sheffield University, switching to journalism in the early 1990s. He joined the BBC in 2001, making his first live appearance on the day of 9/11. His groundbreaking reports on the rise of China as an economic power won him the Wincott Award in 2003. He has covered stories as diverse as Hurricane Katrina, gang violence on Merseyside and the social impact of mobile phones in Africa. He reported on the collapse of Lehman Brothers live from outside its New York HQ and "has hardly stopped for breath since then", reporting on the social and economic impact of the global meltdown from the mean streets of Gary, Indiana to the elite salons of Davos. He is the author of two books of non-fiction – Live Working or Die Fighting, How the working class went global and Meltdown: The end of the age of greed – and has twice been nominated for the Orwell Prize. His first novel, Rare Earth, about a corruption scandal in Western China, was published in 2012. 5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

Over 2 special programmes from the Food Connections festival in Bristol, Sheila Dillon talks to Ken Hom about his extraordinary life through food. Part 1: 1 His upbringing and early career.It's hard to believe that it was nearly 30 years ago when Ken Hom first appeared on BBC television with his series that arguably revolutionised British cooking.Back in 1984, many people in the UK had hardly tasted Chinese food (let alone tried to cook it for themselves) when they tuned into BBC TV to watch the youthful presenter of Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery. Since then, Ken has continued to spread the word both here and abroad through television, books and teaching. It's said that seven million of his woks have been sold internationally.Sheila and Ken recall the key moments and mentors in his life; since he began to learn to cook as an 11 year old working at his uncle's Chicago restaurant, to his position now where he is regarded as one of the world's most renowned chefs and ambassadors for Chinese cuisine.In tomorrow's edition, Sheila and Ken talk further about his political beliefs, his 2012 landmark series Exploring China, about teaching and about his hopes for the future.Producer: Sarah Langan.