Podcasts about Shenzhen

This week on Sinica, I speak first with retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo, a frequent commentator on Chinese military and security affairs and a prolific writer now at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, and with Rana Mitter of the Harvard Kennedy School and author of Forgotten Ally, a book about World War II in China.I will update this page when the transcript is ready. Check back in a couple of days!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tennis: Naomi Osaka to Skip Billie Jean King Cup Finals in China's Shenzhen

Book Title: Wild Ride: A Short History of the Opening and Closing of the Chinese Economy Author: Anne Stevenson Yang Headline: Deng Xiaoping's Reforms and the Rise of Red Capitalism Following Mao Zedong's death, Deng Xiaoping initiated economic reforms in 1979, driven by the need for hard currency for international travel. His solution was to create hermetically sealed export zones, like Shenzhen, to attract foreign companies and currency. This "red capitalism" led to an elite class, where Deng Xiaoping's daughter and Jiang Zemin's son, Jiang Mianheng (Mr. 10%), secured money and political power, often by taking equity in new companies. 1954

Ob Smartwatches, Tablets oder Mobilfunknetze – Technik von Huawei ist aus unserem Alltag kaum noch wegzudenken. Gleichzeitig sieht sich der chinesische Tech-Gigant immer wieder mit Spionagevorwürfen konfrontiert. Was ist da dran? Unsere Host Astrid Freyeisen hat selbst jahrelang in China gelebt und will jetzt endlich Antworten finden: Deswegen reist sie direkt nach Shenzhen, zum Unternehmenssitz von Huawei. Auf dem Forschungscampus kommt sie aus dem Staunen kaum heraus – und erlebt dort eindrucksvoll, wie Huawei seine Zukunft plant.    In der ARD Doku "China und wir: Ein riskantes Spiel" ist Hightech aus Shenzhen zu sehen: https://1.ard.de/china-und-wir Und hier findet ihr unseren Podcast-Tipp "Welt.Macht.China": https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/welt-macht-china/urn:ard:show:b5d8f07b1baa22d0/ "China Games: Das Imperium Huawei" ist ein Podcast von Astrid Freyeisen. Redaktion: Birgit Frank, Stefan Meining und Andrea Kister   Regie: Ron Schickler    Ton & Technik:  Tim Höfer   Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann und Pola Nathusius Grafik: Lucie Priller   Projektkoordination: Florian Nöhbauer   Redaktion 11KM Stories: Christiane Glas und Jasmin Klofta  "China Games" ist eine Produktion des BR für 11KM Stories. 11KM Stories liegt in der redaktionellen Verantwortung des NDR. Diese Recherche des ARD Politikmagazins report München findet ihr in der ARD Audiothek und überall, wo ihr gerne Podcasts hört. Cover: KI-generiert; Montage: BR

①Collaborative exhibition on SCO countries' cultural heritage kicks off in Beijing②Green spaces bloom in Shanghai, home to over 1,000 parks③East China airport opens lounge for furry travelers④China aims for AI application breakthroughs in key sectors in next 2 years: official⑤China's first photonic quantum computer factory breaks ground in Shenzhen⑥Dugong sighted in waters off South China Sea reef

Daniel, um cara tímido e reservado, foi trabalhar na China mas não esperava que o chefe o levasse pra um rolê tão errado na rua mais bizarra de Shenzhen!

11KM Stories ist bald zurück - mit "China Games: Das Imperium Huawei". Das Unternehmen Huawei steht für modernste Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie, die in Tablets, Smartphones und Mobilfunkmasten verbaut ist. Aus unserem Alltag ist Huawei kaum noch wegzudenken. Gleichzeitig sieht sich der chinesische Tech-Gigant seit Jahren mit Spionagevorwürfen konfrontiert. Huawei selbst weist diese Vorwürfe zurück. Aktuell laufen außerdem Ermittlungen, der Verdacht: Mitarbeiter von Huawei sollen EU-Mitarbeiter bestochen haben. Das mutmaßliche Ziel: die EU-Politik im Sinne von Huawei zu beeinflussen. Huawei hat daraufhin zwei Beschäftigte entlassen und eine Person suspendiert. Huawei schreibt, sie "nehmen die Untersuchungen ernst". Das Unternehmen verfolge "einen Standpunkt von null Toleranz gegenüber Korruption." Wie immer halte sich Huawei "an alle Regeln und Gesetze". In den vier neuen Folgen von 11KM Stories reist die ehemalige China-Korrespondentin Astrid Freyeisen mit uns nach Shenzhen, dem Unternehmenssitz von Huawei. Sie geht der Frage nach: Was ist dran an den Spionage- und Korruptionsvorwürfen? Und was bedeuten die Vorwürfe für Deutschlands innere und äußere Sicherheit? “China Games: Das Imperium Huawei” ab dem 8. September hier im Kanal. Jetzt abonnieren und den Start nicht verpassen.

Zhou Ming war einer der klügsten Köpfe der amerikanischen Luftfahrt. Jetzt verlässt er die USA und geht zurück nach China. Es ist mehr als ein Jobwechsel. Es ist ein Signal in einem globalen Wettkampf um Talente, Einfluss und technologische Vorherrschaft.Diese Reportage führt von Michigan nach Ningbo, von Silicon Valley nach Shenzhen, von den Designstudios deutscher Autobauer bis in die KI-Labore asiatischer Tech-Konzerne. Sie erzählt von Menschen, deren Entscheidungen ganze Branchen verschieben. Von Regierungen, die Milliarden investieren, um die Besten der Besten anzulocken. Und von der Frage, ob am Ende einzelne Stars den Unterschied machen oder die Systeme, die sie hervorbringen.Was steckt hinter den Wechseln prominenter Köpfe wie Andrew Ng oder Kai Langer? Welche Strategien verfolgen China, die USA und Europa im Kampf um die Talente der Zukunft? Und wer schafft es, nicht nur Wissen anzuziehen, sondern es auch zu halten?Hier geht es zu unseren LinkedIn-Accounts:Damian & ThomasMade in China PodcastO-Töne:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsPCqcWXePc&t=69shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ0C_N6Z5BM&t=29s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AJ5wxYQytY&t=3s Quellen:Shanghai Ranking (2025) – Academic Ranking of World UniversitiesWIPO (2024) – World Intellectual Property Indicators, Patents HighlightsOur World in Data (2024) – China as largest contributor to global patent applicationsWIRED (2023) – Mark Zuckerberg's Meta offer to top AI talentUniversity of California Irvine (2025) – Seminar on topology optimization and industrial impactElectrive (2025) – Xiaomi recruits former BMW designerNew Mobility News (2025) – BMW designer Kai Langer joins XiaomiMarketWatch (2023) – Meta freezes AI hiring spreeBMW Blog (2025) – Xiaomi recruits former BMW design bossBrookings Institution (2023) – Brain circulation and high-skill immigrationAir University / Wild Blue Yonder (2023) – China's Thousand Talents ProgramUSCIS (2024) – H-1B Specialty OccupationsJobbatical (2025) – Engpassberufe in Deutschland und EU Blue CardGIZ (2023) – Strategien gegen den Fachkräftemangel in der ITEuropäische Kommission (laufend) – European Chips ActIMD (2024/2025) – Bosch's investment in employee retraining amid the AI revolutionSend us a textasiabits hier abonnieren: asiabits.com Damians Team kontaktieren: www.genuine-asia.com Moderatoren & Hosts: Damian Maib & Thomas Derksen Schnitt & Produktion: Eva Trotno

This week on Sinica, I chat with Dave Kang (USC), Zenobia Chan (Georgetown), and Jackie Wong (American University in Sharjah, UAE) about their new paper in International Security titled "What Does China Want?" The paper, which has generated quite a bit of controversy, takes a data-driven approach to examine the claim that China seeks global hegemony — that it wants to supplant the U.S. as a globe-spanning top power. I'm traveling much of this week, so I'll update this podcast page when the transcript comes back!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cuando se habla de importaciones desde China, muchos piensan que basta con encontrar un proveedor barato para tener éxito. Sin embargo, la realidad es mucho más compleja y requiere estrategia, preparación y visión de negocio. Sobre esto conversamos con Felipe Hernández, especialista en importaciones con más de 10 años de experiencia, quien además hereda un legado familiar de 45 años en este sector y ha asesorado a más de 5,000 personas en todo el continente americano. Para Felipe, viajar a China sin una estrategia es uno de los errores más comunes. Muchos empresarios se dejan llevar por la magnitud de las ferias y terminan perdiendo tiempo y dinero. “Debes tener un enfoque al momento de viajar a China. Si vienes sin un plan no va a ser beneficioso para ti. Hay miles de ferias aquí, como la Feria de Cantón, que es la feria multisectorial más grande del mundo”, advierte. La Feria de Cantón, de hecho, concentra a más de 200 mil proveedores. Sin embargo, no es la única opción. Según Hernández, existen ferias sectorizadas que, dependiendo del nicho, pueden ser incluso más efectivas. “Si no vienes específicamente a la Feria de Cantón, no tiene nada de malo, porque hay otras ferias más sectorizadas y eso ya depende mucho de la necesidad del vendedor. Pero para eso hay que tener un plan antes de viajar a China”, remarca. Asimismo, nuestro invitado alerta que incluso dentro de la Feria de Cantón existen factores que encarecen las operaciones: los altos costos de exhibición que enfrentan los proveedores terminan influyendo en los precios: “La Feria de Cantón también se volvió muy turística. Entonces sucede que se incrementan los precios por la alta demanda y por el fee interno que les cobran a los proveedores por estar exponiendo en la feria”. Dentro de nuestro plan debemos incluir la logística y el tiempo. No se trata de llegar al aeropuerto y caminar directo a la feria. Hernández recomienda anticiparse y organizar bien la visita: “El 80 por ciento de las personas no termina haciendo negocios porque vienen a la feria pensando que bajan del avión y se encuentran con la feria, pero no es así. Hay que caminar bastante. Tienes que llegar con dos días de anticipación a la apertura de la feria para acomodarte”. Entre los eventos clave, además de la famosa Cantón, Felipe destaca otra feria que ha cobrado gran importancia en los últimos años: “Hay otra en Shenzhen, que es Cross Border E-Commerce Fair”. Asistir a estas ferias no solo significa conocer productos, sino también reducir costos al evitar intermediarios y generar relaciones directas con proveedores. Además, estos eventos no se limitan a la oferta china. Cada vez más países participan y ofrecen alternativas competitivas: “En las ferias está el pabellón internacional, donde venden proveedores de Turquía, India, Vietnam, Argentina, entre otros, y ahora han aumentado drásticamente la cantidad de países que presentan sus productos”, asegura nuestro invitado. Sin embargo, no basta con comprar barato. El verdadero negocio está en crear valor con productos diferenciados. Hernández es claro en este punto: “Si compras huevos para vender huevos con el mercado chino no te va a dejar margen… Ahí es donde entra la ventaja que da personalizar, crear tu propia marca, tener tu Private Label para tener ganancias significativas”. Y aunque el entusiasmo puede llevar a muchos a querer cerrar tratos en el momento, lo recomendable es pensar en la feria como un espacio de exploración y contacto inicial. “En la feria no cierras negocios porque no todos los proveedores son buenos, sino que coges contactos para luego ir a la fábrica a ver qué es lo que están realmente haciendo”, sostiene nuestro experto. Por eso, antes de viajar hay que definir muy bien el producto y las ferias específicas que lo ofrecen. La falta de enfoque puede terminar en pérdida de tiempo y oportunidades. “Antes de venir a China tenemos que saber cuál es nuestro producto, cuáles son las ferias de ese producto… porque si no tienes claro qué vas a venir a hacer a la feria sucede que ves un producto, piensas que quizás te puede servir y paras a preguntar, lo que te tarda 20 o 30 minutos de tu tiempo, y luego ya es hora de comer, después ya los chinos se van y pierdes oportunidades”, señala Hernández. En resumen, las ferias en China son una herramienta poderosa para encontrar proveedores y abrir nuevas oportunidades de negocio, pero solo si se asisten con un plan claro, una visión estratégica y la disposición de crear relaciones a largo plazo más allá de la primera reunión. Instagram: @soyfelipehernandez LinkedIn: @felipe-hernandez-imfelipeher Youtube: @iamfelipeher

The World Intellectual Property Organization has published the Global Innovation Index 2025 top 100 innovation clusters, with the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster ranking the first globally.

Jeremy Au and Jianggan explore why China business environment is locked in cycles of over-competition that destroy margins and push firms to seek growth abroad. They trace how JD, Meituan, and Alibaba's food delivery war escalated into billions of yuan in subsidies, why regulators hesitate to intervene, and how clusters like Shenzhen and Hangzhou still thrive despite intense rivalry. Their discussion highlights collapsing product margins, subsidy-driven chaos in the EV sector, and the role of provincial governments in fueling excessive competition. They also examine how talent migration and generational shifts are reshaping workforce dynamics, with younger Chinese workers increasingly prioritizing lifestyle and aspirations over hardship-heavy careers. 00:24 Over-competition defined daily life in China: Companies copied each other's hardware and burned billions on subsidies in food delivery, bubble tea, and coffee. 02:49 JD, Meituan, and Alibaba escalated into a price war: Subsidies wiped out profits and locked companies into a prisoner's dilemma. 07:11 Government offered mixed signals: Some regulators praised subsidies for boosting consumption while others warned about disruption. 13:04 Hardware margins collapsed quickly: AI note-taking devices saw profits fall from 20 percent to 1 percent within a year as competitors rushed in. 15:35 EV industry showed subsidy-driven chaos: BYD slashed prices by 25 percent, alarming regulators who feared smaller firms would be wiped out. 18:58 Shenzhen and Hangzhou emerged as key clusters: They benefited from policy support, inertia, and government backing for overseas expansion. 23:59 Younger workers demanded balance: Unlike older generations, they sought personal aspirations and resisted hardship-heavy roles abroad. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/jianggan-li-china-price-wars Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts

①Over 800 mln railway journeys made during China's 2025 summer travel rush②China's e-commerce sector posts steady growth in first 7 months③China solicits public opinions on regulating price-related acts of platform economy④Lampposts in south China's Shenzhen double as cozy bird nurseries⑤Study finds moon's Apollo Basin formed 4.16 billion years ago⑥Asia's longest tyrannosaur femur fossil identified in east China⑦Beijing to boost relic research, technological displays

Many Amazon sellers from China excel at supply chain and operations, but struggle with branding and Western culture. This episode uncovers the hidden gap and how bridging East and West can change the game.   Join us as we welcome Feng Xiaoxiao, a distinguished leader in the Chinese e-commerce community and a driving force behind 4,000 Amazon sellers in Shenzhen. Known as Professor Xiaoxiao, Feng shares her compelling journey from Shenzhen to New York, where she is currently pursuing a master's in integrated marketing at NYU. Feng provides insightful perspectives on the hurdles Chinese Amazon sellers face, such as high advertising costs and cultural misunderstandings, which impede their efforts to establish robust brands in the U.S. market. Her dedication to bridging these cultural gaps offers a unique lens into the e-commerce challenges faced by both Chinese and American sellers.   Listen in as we explore the complexities of intellectual property (IP) awareness among Chinese sellers, heightened by Amazon's strict IP policies. Through education and adaptation, many are now prioritizing innovation and registering patents, although IP infringement remains a significant issue. We discuss the contrasting strengths of American and Chinese sellers, where Americans shine in innovation and branding, and Chinese sellers excel in product enhancement and cost reduction. This episode also touches on the misconceptions Americans may have about modern China and the potential for cross-cultural learning to enhance e-commerce strategies on platforms like Amazon.   In a fascinating conversation about cross-cultural marketing, we dive into the intersection of Chinese and American e-commerce sellers, emphasizing the necessity of mutual learning. Feng shares success stories and highlights the importance of cultural understanding and aesthetic alignment in improving brand appeal. We also discuss strategies for targeting specific U.S. audiences, using tools like Facebook data to find unique market positions. As we wrap up, the discussion turns to the opportunities for collaboration between Chinese and American sellers, aiming to foster fair competition and mutual growth in the competitive landscape of global e-commerce.   In episode 462 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Xiaoxiao discuss: 00:00 - Challenges of Chinese Amazon Sellers 02:33 - Global Connections Through Technology 06:20 - Challenges of Building US Brand  14:39 - Chinese Amazon Sellers & IP Infringements 19:01 - Cross-Cultural Marketing in E-Commerce 22:59 - Cultural Influence on Conversion Rates 29:08 - Market Research and Cultural Understanding 33:06 - Marketing Strategies and Consumer Data 37:25 - Reliability of Academic vs AI Data  41:27 - Opportunities for Chinese and American E-Commerce Seller Collaboration 48:01 - Amazon Business Owner Seeks Branding Help 54:07 - Common Ground Between East and West

This week on the Sinica Podcast, I welcome back Evan Feigenbaum, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Evan served for many years as a State Department official, was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia and Central Asia among his numerous positions in government, and was instrumental in building the U.S.-India relationship after 2000 — only to watch Trump round on India in recent months, slapping large punitive tariffs on the South Asian giant ostensibly over its purchases of Russian oil. What motivated Trump? And how does this look from New Delhi and from Beijing? Will China capitalize on the strains in the U.S.-Indian relationship? Listen and find out.As this show is news pegged, I decided to release it as soon as I finished the edit, rather than wait for the transcript. I'll update this podcast page when the transcript comes back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Building the Future: Carol Yu on Nurturing China's Tech StartupsIn the latest episode of the Asia Business Podcast, we're joined by Carol Yu, the dynamic founding partner and Associate Dean of Shenzhen InnoX Academy. This episode delves into Carol's journey from her academic roots in Guangzhou, through her formative years in the U.S., and back to her entrepreneurial endeavors in Southern China. Carol shares insights into the innovative model of InnoX Academy, which nurtures entrepreneurial talent and incubates tech startups in a region famous for its rapid technological advancements.Meet Carol Yu: The Visionary Behind InnoX AcademyConnect with CarolCarol Yu is no stranger to pioneering new paths. Her academic journey took her from Guangzhou to the U.S., where she pursued higher education in economics and public policy. Her passion for innovation and education ultimately led her back to China, where she co-founded Shenzhen InnoX Academy with Professor Li Zexiang. Professor Li, renowned for his role in launching DJI, has been instrumental in promoting tech innovation in Shenzhen, a hub for hardware technology.InnoX Academy: A Unique Model for Incubating TalentThe Shenzhen InnoX Academy stands out for its commitment to fostering young talent. Unlike traditional accelerators like Y Combinator focused primarily on product and pitch, InnoX provides a comprehensive nurturing environment. Carol elaborates on the academy's approach: starting with students who often have no clear project idea, InnoX offers a systematic empowerment platform. This includes a talent pool, curated curriculum, supply-chain resources, and a focus on both technical skills and go-to-market strategies.Combating Challenges: Bridging Technical Expertise and Entrepreneurial SavvyA key challenge faced by InnoX Academy is bridging the gap between technical innovation and commercialization. Carol notes that many young innovators possess deep technical skills but lack understanding of market dynamics and business management. The academy addresses this by providing industry-experienced mentors from leading firms like DJI, BYD, and Huawei, who guide students in transforming their innovative ideas into market-ready products.The Hardware Renaissance: Rethinking Global StrategiesCarol discusses the shifting perception of hardware in tech industries. As software business models saturate, the combination of hardware innovation with AI and robotics creates new opportunities. Shenzhen's capability to rapidly iterate and commercialize products presents a distinct advantage. InnoX Academy enables projects to achieve cash flow positivity within 18 months and even bypass traditional funding needs by directly moving towards IPOs.Navigating Geopolitical Landscapes: Expanding Beyond ChinaThe discussion also touches on the global ambitions of Chinese entrepreneurs amidst shifting geopolitical tides. Carol acknowledges the challenges brought by heightened tariffs and geopolitical tensions. Yet, she emphasizes the resilience and adaptability of entrepreneurs in pursuing the lucrative U.S. and European markets through strategic pivots, such as leveraging Singaporean bases or separating hardware and software development.The Role of Education: From Stanford and Harvard to InnoXReflecting on her educational experiences at Stanford and Harvard, Carol praises the environments that shaped her entrepreneurial spirit. Stanford imparted a boundless belief in possibility, while Harvard provided a deeper understanding of global policy dynamics. These influences are evident in her leadership at InnoX, where she underscores the importance of values-driven entrepreneurship and the power of positive societal impact.Conclusion: A Future-Forward Vision for Global InnovationCarol Yu's work with InnoX Academy embodies a forward-thinking model that intersects innovation with cultural understanding and business acumen. She continues to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs not only to succeed in markets but to create meaningful global impact. As the world navigates complex challenges, the narratives from leaders like Carol provide invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of global business and technology.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:08 Carol Yu's Background and Career Journey05:28 Professor Li and the Birth of DJI10:14 InnoX Academy and Talent Development11:25 Challenges and Strategies in Talent Selection13:28 Empowerment Platform and Curriculum18:09 Shared Factory Platform and Market Integration18:54 Innovation and Industrialization in China24:13 Funding Strategies and Road Shows25:11 Challenges in Hardware Business28:02 Global Expansion and Geopolitical Challenges29:40 Advice for Chinese Companies Entering Global Markets30:44 Impact of US-China Trade Relations ProducerJacob ThomasFollow UsLinkedInApple Podcasts

This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to be joined by Dan Wang, formerly of Gavekal Dragonomics and the Paul Tsai Law Center at Yale University, now with the Hoover Institute's History Lab. Dan's new book is Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, and it's already one of the year's most talked-about books. In this conversation, we go beyond what's actually in the book to discuss the origins and implications of the Chinese "engineering state" — the world's biggest technocratic polity — and what the United States should and should not learn from China. We discuss how Dan's ideas sit with Abundance by Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein, and much more. Don't miss this episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Artificial intelligence has been a frequent topic on Sinica in recent years — but usually through the lens of the two countries that have produced the leading models and companies: the United States and China. We've covered generative AI, national strategies, governance frameworks, and the geopolitical implications of AI leadership.This webinar, broadcast on the morning of August 14, broadens that lens to explore how other countries — and especially Ukraine — are approaching AI in the public sector. Around the world, governments are experimenting with AI well beyond chatbots and text generation: China's “City Brain” optimizes traffic, energy use, and public safety; U.S. agencies are streamlining services and automating benefits processing; and elsewhere, smart grids, predictive infrastructure planning, and AI-enabled e-governance are reshaping public administration. These projects reveal both the promise and the complexity of bringing AI into government — along with valid concerns over privacy, fairness, and inclusiveness.We'll look at what lessons Ukraine might draw from U.S. and Chinese experiences, the opportunities and challenges of adapting these practices, and the strategic risks of sourcing AI solutions from different providers — especially in the context of Ukraine's eventual postwar reconstruction.Joining us are three distinguished guests:Dmytro Yefremov, Board Member of the Ukrainian Association of Sinologists, with deep expertise in China's political and technological strategies and Ukraine's policy landscape.Wang Guan, Chairman of Learnable.ai in China, bringing extensive experience in AI applications for public administration and education.Karman Lucero, Associate Research Scholar and Senior Fellow at Yale Law School's Paul Tsai China Center, whose work focuses on Chinese law, governance, and the regulation of emerging technologies.Thanks to the Ukrainian Platform for Contemporary China, the Ukrainian Association of Sinologists, and the Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill for organizing and sponsoring today's event. Special thanks to Vita Golod for putting together the panel and inviting me to moderate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join me for a conversation with four fantastic panelists about nuclear safety and security issues brought on by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and more broadly on the state of nuclear security globally during this era of dramatic change.This program was made possible by the Ukrainian Platform for Contemporary China and the Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.Nickolas Roth is Senior Director for Nuclear Materials Security at the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI). Nickolas works at the intersection of arms control, risk reduction, and institutional resilience, and previously directed nuclear security work at the Stimson Center and contributed to Harvard's Project on Managing the Atom.Mariana Budjeryn is a Senior Research Associate with Managing the Atom at Harvard's Belfer Center and author of Inheriting the Bomb, a definitive study of Ukraine's post-Soviet disarmament and the limits of the Budapest Memorandum. Her scholarship grounds today's debates about guarantees, coercion, and nuclear restraint.Pan Yanliang is a Research Associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS). He studies the Russian and Chinese nuclear industries and the nuclear fuel cycle, and works on CNS engagement with Chinese counterparts—giving him a distinctive cross-regional vantage.Lily Wojtowicz is a Research Fellow at the Hertie School (Berlin) and a USIP–Minerva Peace & Security Scholar, whose work focuses on extended deterrence credibility, European security, and alliance adaptation under great-power rivalry.5:19 - The Gap Between Coercive Rhetoric and First-use Thresholds11:26 - The Implication of Ukraine's allies regarding weapons 17:26 - Golden Dome21:30 - China's Position on Nuclear Weapons29:25 - How Belarus Altered European Debates 31:13 - Civilian Nuclear Power 38:32 - North Korea's Support for Russia40:59 - Beijing on NATO and Asian Security43:09 - Europe's Reaction to Nuclear Risk45:44 - Nuclear Risk in the Russia-Ukraine War52:56 - Trump's Impact on Kremlin Nuclear Thinking1:01:52 - US-China Nuclear Relations1:04:49 - Ukraine's Nuclear DisarmamentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense.-Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booking your free trial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠today.-Huawei didn't just build networks. It built the backbone of China's rise.From a scrappy startup in 1980s Shenzhen to a global tech titan, Huawei's climb has rattled the West, redrawn alliances, and redefined what a Chinese company can do.At the center is Ren Zhengfei. Ex-soldier, engineer, and survivor.He never planned to take on the world. But the world came for him anyway.Through sanctions, surveillance and accusations of espionage, Huawei always bounced back stronger.This is the story of Huawei — how one man's obsession with technology turned into a battle over power, politics, and the future of global tech.Episode 1: Master SwitchShenzhen, 1987. Ren Zhengfei starts Huawei with limited cash, no tech of his own, and everything to prove. To survive, he builds not just a product — but a system. A culture of hunger, obsession, and unrelenting speed.Episode 2: Cost of SpeedWhen the People's Liberation Army comes calling, Huawei gets its first big break. But with military contracts come new scrutiny, and Ren learns that loyalty has a price.Episode 3: Eyes of the StateHuawei's surveillance tech becomes essential at home — powering cities, borders, and entire regions. But abroad, it triggers alarm. As the company expands globally, critics warn it's not just watching — it's watching for China.Episode 4: Honour and GloryHuawei's mobile division takes aim at the global market — but the launch is rocky. Delays, bugs, and fierce competition threaten to sink it. Still, Ren doubles down, betting everything on the dream of a Chinese-made smartphone empire.Episode 5: Final ConnectionCut off, cornered, and branded a threat to national security, Huawei doesn't fold. It doubles down. Rewriting software, rebuilding chips, the world can no longer ignore them.-Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com-We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Want to meet the team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:

This week on Sinica, Paul Triolo of DGA Albright Stonebridge and tech investor Ryan Cunningham join to talk about their observations and insights from the World AI Conference (WAIC), held in July in Shanghai, and what it tells them about China's ambitions in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Don't miss this one!04:21 - Ryan on his Edgerunner fund06:23 - Impressions of the World AI Conference in Shanghai13:52 - Approaches to AI development in the US and China24:04 - China's role in global AI safety 33:42 - AI market: US vs China38:20 - AI diffusion in China44:56 - AI safety frameworks52:06 - Domestic development of Chinese AI1:04:06 - Pressure of Domestic AI Alternatives1:08:43 - Can AI have a dual role in the U.S.?1:17:25 -Paying it Forward 1:20:16 - RecommendationsPaying it Forward: Kevin Xu, Kyle Chan, Helen Toner (Rising Tide Substack), Piotr Mazurek and Felix Gabriel (LLM Inference Economics from First Principles).Recommendations: Paul: Neil deGrasse Tyson - Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution (book), Sara Imari Walker's Life As No One Knows It (book)Ryan: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (video game)Kaiser: The Studio (TV series), Platonic (TV series)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shenzhen is breaking new ground by rolling out a policy which accepts failure as part of the research process, even when state funding is at stake. It pushes back against the old belief that only success matters, opening up space for bold ideas to take root. Could this policy redefine how innovation happens in China? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Li Yi

The United States and China wrapped up the third round of high-level trade negotiations earlier this week. American and Chinese negotiators met in Stockholm on July 28 and 29. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the talks as constructive and wide ranging. He acknowledged that an extension of the 90-day tariff pause was discussed but said that the final decision was up to President Trump.  As of today – August 1 – Trump has remained mum. The Chinese side's readout was devoid of details, although China's vice minister of commerce said that both countries would continue to push for an extension of the reciprocal tariffs and Chinese countermeasures.How should we assess the dynamics in the trade talks, including the balance of leverage between Washington and Beijing? And how might the trade negotiations shape the future of the US-China relationship? To discuss these questions, we are joined by Dr. Scott Kennedy. Scott is senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Timestamps[00:00] Start[02:06] Lessons Learned from Trump's First Administration[05:20] Chinese Outlook on Future Economic Policy[09:28] Who's Winning the Trade War?[14:30] China's Reactions to Transshipment Provisions[18:18] Bessent's Rebalancing Plans [24:14] Challenges to Chinese Investment in the US [29:15] China's Trade Deal Goals

Lijia Zhang is a Chinese-born writer, journalist, socialcommentator, and public speaker who famously transformed her life after being pulled from school at age 16 to work in a rocket factory producing intercontinental missiles. During that decade of labor, she taught herself English and nurtured dreams of becoming a writer. In the early 1990s, she movedto the UK to study journalism and later earned a master's increative writing from Goldsmiths, University of London. Known for writing in English, she has contributed commentary to international outlets like TheGuardian, The New York Times, Newsweek, and the South China Morning.Her bestselling memoir Socialism Is Great!:A Worker's Memoir of the New China (published in the U.S. in 2008/2009) traces her personal transformation against the backdrop of China's economic reform era and has been translated into multiple languages.#LivingToBE #LijiaZhang #AuthorInterview #WomenWhoInspire #FromFactoryToFreedom #EastMeetsWest #LiveOnPurposeHighlights of this Episode:- How Adversity Can Lead to Success- Never Giving Up - Personal and External Transformation in China Books by Lijia Zhang:- Socialism is Great! A Worker's Memoir of the New China- Lotus - a novel on the plight of migrant women in Shenzhen's sex trade.

Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense.-Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booking your free trial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠today.-Huawei didn't just build networks. It built the backbone of China's rise.From a scrappy startup in 1980s Shenzhen to a global tech titan, Huawei's climb has rattled the West, redrawn alliances, and redefined what a Chinese company can do.At the center is Ren Zhengfei. Ex-soldier, engineer, and survivor.He never planned to take on the world. But the world came for him anyway.Through sanctions, surveillance and accusations of espionage, Huawei always bounced back stronger.This is the story of Huawei — how one man's obsession with technology turned into a battle over power, politics, and the future of global tech.Episode 1: Master SwitchShenzhen, 1987. Ren Zhengfei starts Huawei with limited cash, no tech of his own, and everything to prove. To survive, he builds not just a product — but a system. A culture of hunger, obsession, and unrelenting speed.Episode 2: Cost of SpeedWhen the People's Liberation Army comes calling, Huawei gets its first big break. But with military contracts come new scrutiny, and Ren learns that loyalty has a price.Episode 3: Eyes of the StateHuawei's surveillance tech becomes essential at home — powering cities, borders, and entire regions. But abroad, it triggers alarm. As the company expands globally, critics warn it's not just watching — it's watching for China.Episode 4: Honour and GloryHuawei's mobile division takes aim at the global market — but the launch is rocky. Delays, bugs, and fierce competition threaten to sink it. Still, Ren doubles down, betting everything on the dream of a Chinese-made smartphone empire.Episode 5: Final ConnectionCut off, cornered, and branded a threat to national security, Huawei doesn't fold. It doubles down. Rewriting software, rebuilding chips, the world can no longer ignore them.-Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com-We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Want to meet the team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:

①A robot 6S store opens in south China's Shenzhen②China tops global AI model count with over 1,500 large models released③Shanghai unveils plan to build globally leading demonstration zone for high-level autonomous driving④Long-stay tourism boom ignites "cool economy" in highlands⑤Morgan Stanley issues first panda bond in China's interbank market

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This week on Sinica: On my final two days in Shaxi in Yunnan, Chris Thomas and Stephanie Li, the hosts of the marvelous YouTube channel Chinese Cooking Demystified, joined me for some cooking and lots of chatting about food! We recorded this show together and focus our conversation on their heroic attempt at a taxonomy of different Chinese cuisines. We don't talk about all 63 that they identify, but we do get into their04:31 - Flavors of Yunnan 08:44 - On balancing between the “exotic” and “normal” China 11:53 - The origin story behind “Chinese Cooking Demystified”14:56 - The Breath of the Wok (Wok Hei, 鑊氣 / huo6 hei3)21:05 - A Comprehensive Taxonomy on Chinese Cuisine 32:25 - Correlations between dialects and cuisine 37:15 - Efforts behind the work39:09 - Promoting local specialties44:23 - Chinese identity and food trends52:30 - "Minority" cuisine in Yunnan01:00:52 - Yunnan cuisine and the Chinese hipster generation01:05:52 - Dali dish recommendationsRecommendations: Chris & Steph: Shunde Lao Baby, Pin Nuo, Lao DongbeiKaiser: Taking time off to do something you love!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense.-Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booking your free trial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠today.-Huawei didn't just build networks. It built the backbone of China's rise.From a scrappy startup in 1980s Shenzhen to a global tech titan, Huawei's climb has rattled the West, redrawn alliances, and redefined what a Chinese company can do.At the center is Ren Zhengfei. Ex-soldier, engineer, and survivor.He never planned to take on the world. But the world came for him anyway.Through sanctions, surveillance and accusations of espionage, Huawei always bounced back stronger.This is the story of Huawei — how one man's obsession with technology turned into a battle over power, politics, and the future of global tech.Episode 1: Master SwitchShenzhen, 1987. Ren Zhengfei starts Huawei with limited cash, no tech of his own, and everything to prove. To survive, he builds not just a product — but a system. A culture of hunger, obsession, and unrelenting speed.Episode 2: Cost of SpeedWhen the People's Liberation Army comes calling, Huawei gets its first big break. But with military contracts come new scrutiny, and Ren learns that loyalty has a price.Episode 3: Eyes of the StateHuawei's surveillance tech becomes essential at home — powering cities, borders, and entire regions. But abroad, it triggers alarm. As the company expands globally, critics warn it's not just watching — it's watching for China.Episode 4: Honour and GloryHuawei's mobile division takes aim at the global market — but the launch is rocky. Delays, bugs, and fierce competition threaten to sink it. Still, Ren doubles down, betting everything on the dream of a Chinese-made smartphone empire.Episode 5: Final ConnectionCut off, cornered, and branded a threat to national security, Huawei doesn't fold. It doubles down. Rewriting software, rebuilding chips, the world can no longer ignore them.-Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com-We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Want to meet the team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:

This week, we're airing a live conversation between Noah Smith and Sam D'Amico, founder and CEO of Impulse Labs, about how China's Electric Tech Stack and tightly integrated supply chains are fueling its lead in industries from EVs to robotics, while exploring solutions for revitalizing U.S. manufacturing. The conversation also covers regulatory challenges, the value of co-locating engineers and factories, and the role of advanced technologies in shaping global production. – SPONSORS: Carta Carta is offering up to 40% off a new Carta plan, including cap table management, QSBS Attestation, and Carta Total Compensation. This limited-time offer runs through the end of July at z.carta.com/econ102. NetSuite More than 42,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://netsuite.com/102⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shopify Shopify is the world's leading e-commerce platform, offering a market-leading checkout system Shoppay and exclusive AI apps. Nobody does selling better than Shopify. Get a $1 per month trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shopify.com/momentofzen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. AdQuick The easiest way to book out-of-home ads (like billboards, vehicle wraps, and airport displays) the same way you would order an Uber. Ready to get your brand the attention it deserves? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://adquick.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to start reaching your customers in the real world. – SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co – FOLLOW ON X: @sdamico @noahpinion @eriktorenberg @turpentinemedia – RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE: Noahpinion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.noahpinion.blog/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.impulselabs.com/ – TAKEAWAYS: The "Electric Tech Stack" Revolution: Electric Tech Stack" - batteries, motors, power electronics, and chips. This stack is replacing traditional manufacturing across industries, turning everything from cars to military equipment into "fancy drones. Why America Struggles with Manufacturing: Engineers live in expensive NIMBY cities while factory workers live elsewhere, breaking the crucial feedback loop needed for hardware iteration. China's Advantages: Chinese companies expect to build 200-300 prototype units before shipping, with engineers working directly with factory workers. Policy Solutions: Every major US city needs its own "Shenzhen" - a nearby manufacturing hub where engineers can drive to factories in 2 hours. The Appliance Strategy: Sam's company Impulse is using battery-powered stoves as a trojan horse to rebuild America's electric tech stack manufacturing base. By creating domestic demand for these technologies outside EVs, they're building the supply chain that other companies can leverage. The Stakes: The conversation emphasizes that this isn't just about economics - it's about national security. When Ukraine's toy drones can destroy Russian bombers 4,000 kilometers away, mastering the electric tech stack becomes a matter of military survival.

*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, we dive into one of the most consequential supply chain narratives of our time: how Apple became the single largest private contributor to China's tech rise. Patrick McGee, a longtime Financial Times reporter and author of Apple in China, joins me to unravel the $55B-a-year investments, the Foxconn partnership that transformed Shenzhen, and why Apple today is more than just a tech company, but also a geopolitical force. We explore themes of industrial statecraft, shareholder capitalism, and how Apple's operations shaped an entire nation's industrial future.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Shenzhen has secured its position as the leading city on the Chinese mainland in terms of foreign trade. Customs data shows the southern city's foreign trade reached nearly 2.2 trillion yuan, or over 300 billion U.S. dollars, in the first half of the year.

Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense.-Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booking your free trial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠today.-Huawei didn't just build networks. It built the backbone of China's rise.From a scrappy startup in 1980s Shenzhen to a global tech titan, Huawei's climb has rattled the West, redrawn alliances, and redefined what a Chinese company can do.At the center is Ren Zhengfei. Ex-soldier, engineer, and survivor.He never planned to take on the world. But the world came for him anyway.Through sanctions, surveillance and accusations of espionage, Huawei always bounced back stronger.This is the story of Huawei — how one man's obsession with technology turned into a battle over power, politics, and the future of global tech.Episode 1: Master SwitchShenzhen, 1987. Ren Zhengfei starts Huawei with limited cash, no tech of his own, and everything to prove. To survive, he builds not just a product — but a system. A culture of hunger, obsession, and unrelenting speed.Episode 2: Cost of SpeedWhen the People's Liberation Army comes calling, Huawei gets its first big break. But with military contracts come new scrutiny, and Ren learns that loyalty has a price.Episode 3: Eyes of the StateHuawei's surveillance tech becomes essential at home — powering cities, borders, and entire regions. But abroad, it triggers alarm. As the company expands globally, critics warn it's not just watching — it's watching for China.Episode 4: Honour and GloryHuawei's mobile division takes aim at the global market — but the launch is rocky. Delays, bugs, and fierce competition threaten to sink it. Still, Ren doubles down, betting everything on the dream of a Chinese-made smartphone empire.Episode 5: Final ConnectionCut off, cornered, and branded a threat to national security, Huawei doesn't fold. It doubles down. Rewriting software, rebuilding chips, the world can no longer ignore them.-Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com-We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Want to meet the team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:

Nvidia Returns to China's AI Market boosts China's access to powerful AI infrastructure despite previous restrictions. From Washington to Shenzhen, this decision is already rippling across tech and politics.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai/AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang expressed resounding confidence in China's technological development during a wide-ranging interview with China Daily in Beijing on Wednesday, highlighting the nation's distinctive advantages in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and electric vehicle innovation. 周三，英伟达创始人兼首席执行官黄仁勋在北京接受《中国日报》的广泛采访时，对中国的科技发展表达了坚定信心，强调了中国在人工智能、高端制造和电动汽车创新领域的独特优势。Huang emphasized China's "unique strengths" driving technological advancement — world-class AI capabilities demonstrated by breakthroughs like DeepSeek's open-source reasoning model; exceptional expertise in mechatronics and electromechanical systems; and a massive manufacturing ecosystem enabling rapid robotics deployment. 黄仁勋强调，中国拥有推动技术进步的 “独特优势”：深度求索（DeepSeek）的开源推理模型等突破展现出世界级的人工智能能力；在机电一体化和机电系统方面拥有卓越专长；以及庞大的制造生态系统，能够实现机器人的快速部署。 These conditions are uniquely concentrated in China, making me incredibly optimistic about its robotics development trajectory. Nvidia has been coming to China for 30 years and China is the second-largest technology market in the world and it is also growing very quickly. So this is a very important market there's a lot of very dynamic and innovative customers. In China, we have very challenging, dynamic and very innovative customers and we want to be able to serve them and I will continue to do that," Huang said. 黄仁勋表示：“这些条件在中国独特地集中在一起，让我对中国机器人产业的发展轨迹感到无比乐观。英伟达进入中国已有 30 年，中国是全球第二大科技市场，且增长非常迅速。因此，这是一个极为重要的市场，有许多充满活力和创新精神的客户。在中国，我们面对的是极具挑战性、充满活力且极具创新力的客户，我们希望能够为他们提供服务，并将继续这样做。” The comments came as the senior executive paid his third visit to China this year, highlighting the importance of the Chinese market to Nvidia, which has become the first company in the world with a market cap of $4 trillion. Huang also attended the opening ceremony of the third China International Supply Chain Expo on Wednesday. 这番言论发表之际，这位高管正进行今年第三次中国之行，凸显了中国市场对英伟达的重要性 —— 英伟达已成为全球首家市值达 4 万亿美元的公司。黄仁勋周三还出席了第三届中国国际供应链博览会的开幕式。 "The electric vehicles in China are probably, in the last five years, the most surprising to the world in terms of the advancement. On purely technical styling, you know, objective basis, the cars are absolutely great," Huang said. 黄仁勋说：“过去五年，中国的电动汽车在技术进步方面可能是最令世界惊讶的。纯粹从技术设计来看，客观地说，这些汽车非常出色。” In a candid remark referencing the unavailability of Chinese EVs such as Xiaomi's cars in the US market, Huang said "That's our misfortune, not yours." 在谈及小米等中国电动汽车无法进入美国市场时，黄仁勋直言：“这是我们的不幸，而非你们的。” When addressing competition with Huawei in AI chips, Huang recognized the Shenzhen, Guangdong province-based firm as "a formidable technology company" with deep excellence in semiconductors and networking infrastructure. 在谈及与华为在人工智能芯片领域的竞争时，黄仁勋认可这家总部位于广东深圳的公司是 “一家令人敬畏的科技企业”，在半导体和网络基础设施方面拥有深厚的卓越实力。 Analyzing China's broader AI landscape, Huang outlined a three-tier ecosystem driving progress — foundational infrastructure including chips and systems; rapidly evolving AI models such as Alibaba's Qwen and Moonshot's Kimi; and hyper-competitive application development. 在分析中国整体人工智能格局时，黄仁勋概述了推动发展的三层生态系统：包括芯片和系统在内的基础架构；快速发展的人工智能模型（如阿里巴巴的通义千问和 moonshot AI 的 kimi）；以及竞争激烈的应用开发。 On Tuesday, Nvidia said it will resume sales of H20 chips to China, and it also announced a new, fully compliant GPU, or graphics processing unit, for the Chinese market. 周二，英伟达表示将恢复向中国销售 H20 芯片，并宣布为中国市场推出一款全新的、完全合规的图形处理器（GPU）。 Nvidia is filing applications to sell the H20 GPU to China again as the US government has assured the company that licenses will be granted, and that Nvidia hopes to start deliveries soon. 英伟达正提交向中国再次销售 H20 GPU 的申请，美国政府已向该公司保证会授予许可，英伟达希望能尽快开始供货。 Xiang Ligang, director-general of the Zhongguancun Modern Information Consumer Application Industry Technology Alliance, a telecom industry association, said the resumption of H20 chip sales was good news for both Nvidia and Chinese companies that seek to purchase such products. 电信行业协会 —— 中关村现代信息消费应用产业技术联盟理事长项立刚表示，恢复 H20 芯片销售对英伟达和有意购买此类产品的中国企业来说都是好消息。 "This is a win-win result," Xiang said, adding that China is the world's largest semiconductor market that companies ignore at their peril. 项立刚称：“这是一个双赢的结果。” 他还表示，中国是全球最大的半导体市场，企业忽视这一市场将自担风险。 The Chinese mainland consumes more than half of the world's semiconductors, which are then assembled into tech products and reexported or sold in the domestic market, said research firm Daxue Consulting. 调研公司大同学术咨询表示，中国内地消耗了全球一半以上的半导体，这些半导体经组装成科技产品后，或再出口，或在国内市场销售。 savvy /ˈsævi/ 智慧，见识 resounding /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ/ 坚定的，强烈的 formidable /ˈfɔːmɪdəbl/ 令人敬畏的，难对付的 compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ 合规的，符合规定的

I'm in Shaxi, a wonderful little town in the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, and I was joined here by the Columbia economic historian Adam Tooze, who shared his thoughts on what he sees happening on the ground in China. Adam's been in China for the last month and reflects on his experiences learning about the country — and even attempting the language!03:49 - The economic situation in China10:42 - Patterns of consumption in China14:38 - China's industrial policy and renewable energy 18:52 - China vs. the U.S. on renewables26:15 - China's economic engagement with the Global South33:13- Beijing's strategic shift and Europe's rethinking37:49- The recent European Parliament paper42:43 - Learning about China as an “Outsider” 51:31 - Adam's evolving views on China 59:30 - Paying it Forward01:01:07 - Recommendations Paying it Forward: Kyle Chan, Pekingology.Recommendations: Adam: Caught by the Tide, Jia Zhangke (movie).Kaiser: Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI, Karen Hao (book), Vera, or Faith, Gary Shteyngart (book).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Huawei didn't just build networks. It built the backbone of China's rise.From a scrappy startup in 1980s Shenzhen to a global tech titan, Huawei's climb has rattled the West, redrawn alliances, and redefined what a Chinese company can do.At the center is Ren Zhengfei. Ex-soldier, engineer, and survivor.He never planned to take on the world. But the world came for him anyway.Through sanctions, surveillance and accusations of espionage, Huawei always bounced back stronger.This is the story of Huawei — how one man's obsession with technology turned into a battle over power, politics, and the future of global tech.Episode 1: Master SwitchShenzhen, 1987. Ren Zhengfei starts Huawei with limited cash, no tech of his own, and everything to prove. To survive, he builds not just a product — but a system. A culture of hunger, obsession, and unrelenting speed.Episode 2: Cost of SpeedWhen the People's Liberation Army comes calling, Huawei gets its first big break. But with military contracts come new scrutiny, and Ren learns that loyalty has a price.Episode 3: Eyes of the StateHuawei's surveillance tech becomes essential at home — powering cities, borders, and entire regions. But abroad, it triggers alarm. As the company expands globally, critics warn it's not just watching — it's watching for China.Episode 4: Honour and GloryHuawei's mobile division takes aim at the global market — but the launch is rocky. Delays, bugs, and fierce competition threaten to sink it. Still, Ren doubles down, betting everything on the dream of a Chinese-made smartphone empire.Episode 5: Final ConnectionCut off, cornered, and branded a threat to national security, Huawei doesn't fold. It doubles down. Rewriting software, rebuilding chips, the world can no longer ignore them.-Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense.-Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booking your free trial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠today.-Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com-We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Want to meet the team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:

03 Jul 2025. CEO Ramesh Cidambi tells us how confectionery, especially 2.5 million bars of Dubai Chocolate helped fuel the surge. Plus, Emirates launches direct flights to Shenzhen, strengthening UAE–China ties. Dubai Eye’s Natasha Thomas reports from the inaugural flight. And Tabreed CEO Khalid Al Marzooqi joins us live to discuss the company’s latest acquisition: a full buyout of PAL Cooling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Sinica, in a show taped in early June in Washington, Kaiser chats with Tong Zhao (赵通) of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a leading expert on Chinese nuclear doctrine, about why the PRC has, in recent years, significantly increased the size of its nuclear arsenal. Zhao offers a master class in the practice of strategic empathy.03:12 – China's nuclear doctrine: core principles06:56 – Xi Jinping's leadership and nuclear policy12:33 – Symbolism vs. strategy: Defensive or offensive buildup?16:55 – What's driving the nuclear expansion?28:33 – Trump's second term: Impact on China's strategic thinking34:34 – Nukes and Taiwan41:45 – Washington and Beijing nuclear doctrines perceptions48:04 - China's perspective on the Golden Dome program52:32 - China's Stance on North Korea's nuclear program 01:01:00 - Beijing's View on North Korean troops in UkrainePaying it forward: David Logan, at Tufts UniversityRecommendations:Tong: Yellowstone, TV series Kaiser: Gomorrah, TV series See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meta has some new smartglasses. How long can the TikTok groundhog day go on? Masa Son wants to create a Shenzhen-like production city here in the US. Are your smart cameras a national security threat to the home front in a war? And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions.Sponsors:Factor75.com/rideLinks:Meta announces Oakley smart glasses (The Verge)Meta tried to buy Ilya Sutskever's $32 billion AI startup, but is now planning to hire its CEO (CNBC)Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis (AP)Publishers facing existential threat from AI, Cloudflare CEO says (Axios)Masa Son Pitches $1 Trillion US AI Hub to TSMC, Trump Team (Bloomberg)Israeli Officials Warn Iran Is Hijacking Security Cameras to Spy (Bloomberg)Weekend Longreads Suggestions:Scientists once hoarded pre-nuclear steel; now we're hoarding pre-AI content (ArsTechnica)Why Everything in the Universe Turns More Complex (QuantaMagazine)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2014, the writer Christopher Beam published a humorous, heartwarming story in The New Republic about an unlikely team of American football enthusiasts in Chongqing who went on to defeat their archrivals in Shanghai to win a championship. The piece was optioned by Sony Pictures, and had some big names attached, but was ultimately never made — not, at least, by an American studio. Eleven years later, Chris has written about a film that was made: Clash, produced by iQiyi, hit theaters in China earlier this year and followed the Chongqing Dockers in the same story arc, but with important and telling differences. His new story was published in The Atlantic, and he talks to me about the Dockers and the long, strange story of the film that wasn't and the one that was.03:50 – The Meaning of Chinese YOLO05:33 – Chris's First Meeting With the Chongqing Team13:11 – Chris McLaurin's Background15:54 – American Football as a Symbol of Masculinity19:50 – The Failed Hollywood Adaptation25:34 – First Impressions of the Film31:55 – Bridging Perspectives: Can a Movie Speak To Both Sides?36:42 – A Lost Moment in GlobalizationPaying it Forward: Viola ZhouRecommendations: Chris: Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte (short story collection)Kaiser: Becoming Led Zeppelin (documentary); the Beijing-based artist Michael Cherney.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Sinica, I chat with Stephen Platt, historian at UMass Amherst and author, most recently, of the book The Raider: The Untold Story of a Renegade Marine and the Birth of U.S. Special Forces in World War II. Like his previous works, Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom and Imperial Twilight, it offers a compelling narrative history of an overlooked chapter through a deeply empathetic and well-researched examination of individual lives. Please make sure to listen to the excerpt from the audiobook at the end of this podcast.04:21 - Evans Carlson: A forgotten hero07:49 - The Real Carlson vs. the constructed Carlson10:04 - The book's origin12:20 - Carlson's ideological transformation16:50 - Carlson's religious beliefs and public perception20:04 - Emerson's influence on Carlson's thinking 23:46 - Inner conflicts: Soul-searching or regret?27:15 - Carlson's relationship with President Franklin D. Roosevelt30:39 - Gung Ho Meetings: meaning, practice, and legacy33:34 - Zhu De's influence on Carlson 40:28 - Carlson's relationships with Agnes Smedley and Edgar Snow47:49 - Hopes for U.S.-China alliance 51:57 - Carlson's death and his legacy 58:01 - Lessons from CarlsonPaying it Forward: Peter Thilly, Emily MokrosRecommendations: Stephen: 11.22.63 by Stephen King; Ted Chiang (author); Otoboke Beaver (band); Book of Mormon (musical)Kaiser: Wobbler (band); The Religion by Tim Willocks; Zappa (2020)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Sinica, I chat with Jostein Hauge, political economist and an Assistant Professor in Development Studies at the University of Cambridge, based at the Centre of Development Studies and the Department of Politics and International Studies, and author of the book The Future of the Factory: How Megatrends are Changing Industrialization.3:09 – Self Introduction: Jostein Hauge4:23 – Anti-China Sentiment in Western Discourse7:40 – Misconceptions and Prevailing Narratives10:08 – Technological Transfer and the Political Economy12:18 – Historical Periods of Economic Rivalry 14:36 – Evolving Industrial Policy: From Japan's MITI to China and the U.S. today18:59 – China's Contemporary Industrial Policy: Quality or Quantity? 21:13 – China as a Rising Power: Is History Repeating?24:18 – The Sustainability of China's Industrial Policy 26:43 – China, Overcapacity, and Global Imbalances34:07 – Overcapacity: Economic Reality or Ideological Construct?36:04 – China's domination in the renewable energy market39:13 – China's greenhouse gas emissions43:17 – How China is reshaping the IP regime 48:14 – The U.S. national security stance and the trade war with China55:10 – Europe's approach to ChinaPaying it forward: Kyle Chan at High CapacityRecommendations:Jostein: The White Lotus (TV Series)Kaiser: The Raider: The Untold Story of a Renegade Marine and the Birth of U.S. Special Forces in World War II by Stephen R. PlattSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Sinica, I speak with Kendra Schaefer, the partner at Trivium China who heads their tech practice. She recently published a fascinating paper looking at the Cyberspace Administration of China's comprehensive database of generative AI tools released in China, and she shares the insights and big takeaways from her research on that database. It's a terrific window into what Chinese firms, both private and state-affiliated, are doing with generative AI.03:51 – Mandatory registration of generative AI Tools in China10:28 – How does the CAC categorize AI Tools?14:25 – State-affiliated vs. non-state-affiliated AI Tools18:55 – Capability and competition of China's AI Industry22:57 – Significance of Generative Algorithmic Tools (GAT) registration counts26:06 – The application of GATs in the education sector29:50 – The application of GATs in the healthcare Sector31:00 – Underrepresentation of AI tools in other sectors32:56 – Regional breakdown of AI innovation in China36:07 – AI adoption across sectors: how companies integrate AI40:21 – Standout projects by the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS)42:42 – How multinationals navigate China's tech regulations47:50 – Role of foreign players in China's AI strategy49:38 – Key takeaways from the AI development journey53:41 -– Blind spots in AI data57:25 – Kendra's future research directionPaying it Forward: Kenton Thibaut.Recommendations:Kendra: The Chinese Computer: A Global History of the Information Age by Thomas Mullaney.Kaiser: the Rhyming Chaos Podcast by Jeremy Goldkorn and Maria RepnikovaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Goldkorn joins for this largely unedited throwback to the early, sweary days of the show. We talk about the announcement made on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, on the "aggressive" revocation of Chinese student visas for students with Party "connections" or who study "critical fields." You've been warned!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A bonus episode this week. On May 22, I moderated a panel organized by Vita Golod and the UNC Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies. The focus was on the U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Security Partnership, and it features Ivan Us, Chief Consultant at the Center for Foreign Policy at the National Institute for Strategic Studies; Jim Mullinax, a Senior Foreign Service Officer and former Consul General at the U.S. Consulate in Chengdu (closed in 2020); Grzegorz Stec, Senior Analyst and Head of the Brussels Office at MERICS; and Xu Qinduo, journalist at CGTN and Senior Fellow at the Pangoal Institution. The panel explores the background and the implications of the minerals deal, signed on May 1, 2025, for the ongoing war in Ukraine, and prospects for post-war reconstruction. I hope you enjoy what I thought was a fascinating conversation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Sinica, I chat with Eva Dou, technology reporter for the Washington Post, about her terrific new book about Huawei. From its prehistory to its fight for its life under tremendous U.S. pressure, she tells its story in a way that's both deeply engaging and very evenhanded. 04:53 – Meng Wanzhou's case and its impact on media interest in Huawei07:13 – How did Ren Zhengfei's experiences in the PLA shape the corporate culture of Huawei?10:21 – The impact of his father on Ren Zhengfei 13:42 – Women in Huawei's leadership and Sun Yafang as a chairwoman 18:41 – Is Huawei a tool of the state?23:21 – Edward Snowden's revelations and how they influenced the perception of Huawei 26:34 – The Cisco lawsuit influence on the company's approach to foreign markets 28:07 – Reasons for Huawei working with embargoed or sanctioned states30:46 – Huawei's international expansion 33:04 – Huawei's management style and internal competition 36:33 – Meng Wenzhou's detainment as a turning point for Huawei and China-U.S. relations38:09 – Ren Zhengfei's media campaign and narrative shift after the Meng affair40:44 – Huawei's involvement in Xinjiang's surveillance 43:09 – Huawei's success in shaping 5G standards despite global pushback46:27 – The “Huawei index”: tracking Chinese investment abroad through Huawei's market presence48:35 – Huawei's push into chip development amid sanctions: real progress or just hype?52:23 – Huawei: a proxy, a leading or lagging indicator, or just a bellwether?54:11 – Huawei's “too big to fail” status: benefits and risks amid U.S. government pressure56:29 – Huawei's perspective on the backlash from sanctions58:19 – Concluding question: about Huawei's ownership and governancePaying it forward: Raffaele Huang at The Wall Street JournalRecommendations: Eva: The Party's Interests Come First by Joseph Torigian; Yang Jie at The Wall Street Journal; Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeKaiser: Adolescence on Netflix; Kyle Chan's high-capacity.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Sinica Network proudly presents a new podcast: China Talking Points, featuring Kaiser Kuo (host of the Sinica Podcast), Eric Olander (host of the China-Global South Podcast and China In Africa Podcast) and Andrew Polk, co-founder of Trivium China and host of its podcast. We'll be joined regularly by Lizzi Lee, Fellow on Chinese Economy at the Asia Society Policy Institute's (ASPI) Center for China Analysis. Tune in live every other week for unscripted thoughts on the major China-related news of the week.This week, we focused on the truce in the trade war that Donald Trump launched with the so-called "Liberation Day" tariffs of April 9. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with top Chinese trade negotiator He Lifeng and his team in Geneva over the weekend, and we look at what came out of those meetings and what we can expect to happen next. We also discussed the dogfight that took place between India and Pakistan last week, in which the Pakistani air force claims to have downed as many as five Indian planes, significant for China because the Pakistani planes were Chinese-made J10-C fighters. Eric, who wrote about the Chinese reaction to this and offered his take on the reasons for their success, managed to incur a lot of online Indian wrath — an occupational hazard — but presents a compelling case for why the fully integrated Chinese military systems gave Pakistan the edge.Watch us live on YouTube starting May 28th. Check out the new Sinica Network YouTube channel here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I had scheduled a show to record while I was in Providence last week, but it fell through and had to be rescheduled, so please give this talk I delivered at Carnegie Mellon last month a listen!Hope you enjoy.KaiserSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.