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<![CDATA[Prof G Media: China Decode]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/s/china-decodehttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a8Hu!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F471c02fa-458e-45c3-8501-ff7807cac637_1067x1067.pngProf G Media: China Decodehttps://www.profgmedia.com/s/china-decodeSubstackTue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:08 GMT<![CDATA[Can China Challenge Nvidia’s Dominance?]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/can-china-challenge-nvidias-dominancehttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/can-china-challenge-nvidias-dominanceTue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:51 GMTAlice Han and James Kynge break down Huawei’s bold new strategy to challenge Nvidia and the future of AI chips. They explore the rise of Huawei’s influential “chip queen” He Tingbo, the company’s attempt to move beyond Moore’s Law, and what it could mean for the global semiconductor race.

Then, tensions between China and Europe are heating up. With record trade deficits, growing concerns over Chinese imports, and new efforts to protect European industries, Alice and James examine whether a full-scale China-EU trade war is beginning to take shape.

Finally, Hong Kong has officially overtaken Switzerland as the world’s largest offshore wealth hub. They discuss what’s driving the surge in cross-border wealth flowing through Hong Kong, why China’s ultra-rich are increasingly keeping assets closer to home, and the risks that come with tying so much wealth to the fortunes of mainland China.

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]]><![CDATA[Why China Keeps Selling U.S. Treasuries]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/why-china-keeps-selling-us-treasurieshttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/why-china-keeps-selling-us-treasuriesTue, 26 May 2026 08:01:14 GMTAlice Han and James Kynge break down why Russia is pushing hard for China to approve the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, what China’s accelerating selloff of U.S. Treasuries could mean for the American economy, and how China became the first country to commercially approve a brain-computer implant — moving ahead of the U.S. and Elon Musk’s Neuralink.

They also explore the deepening China-Russia alliance, mounting pressure on the U.S. dollar, and whether China is beginning to pull ahead in the global race for technological dominance.

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]]><![CDATA[Trump Promised to Be Tough on China, Xi Outplayed Him]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/trump-promised-to-be-tough-on-chinahttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/trump-promised-to-be-tough-on-chinaTue, 19 May 2026 08:01:58 GMTTrump leaves Beijing claiming “fantastic” progress with Xi Jinping — but did the summit actually deliver meaningful results?

Alice Han and James Kynge break down the biggest takeaways from the high-stakes Trump-Xi meeting, from the economic promises and simmering Taiwan tensions to the surprising role top CEOs like Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang played throughout the trip.

They discuss the real winners and losers of the summit, what companies like Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and Boeing stand to gain, and whether any of the promised deals will actually materialize. They also unpack China’s warning on Taiwan, the broader geopolitical stakes surrounding Iran and global energy markets, and the symbolism behind Trump’s visit to the Temple of Heaven.

Plus, they examine China’s growing influence at Cannes, where AI, robotics, and film technology showcased the country’s expanding soft power ambitions.

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]]><![CDATA[The High-Stakes Trump-Xi Summit Preview]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/the-high-stakes-trump-xi-summit-previewhttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/the-high-stakes-trump-xi-summit-previewTue, 12 May 2026 08:01:16 GMTTrump heads to Beijing this week for one of the most consequential U.S.-China meetings in years — with trade wars, Taiwan, AI, rare earths, and the fallout from the Iran conflict all hanging over the talks.

Alice Han and James Kynge break down what Trump and Xi really want from the summit, why China may have more leverage than many in Washington realize, and how Beijing quietly used globalization to accelerate its technological rise.

They also unpack a striking new study showing Chinese investors heavily targeted research-intensive firms across Europe and North America — raising a bigger question: did the West help build the competitor it’s now trying to contain?

Plus, Xi Jinping’s military purge is intensifying. China has handed suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers as Xi continues reshaping the PLA ahead of a more dangerous geopolitical era. They discuss why Xi is trying to build a world-class fighting force while simultaneously hollowing out large parts of its lead…

]]><![CDATA[China is Beating the U.S. in Space?!]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/china-is-beating-the-us-in-spacehttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/china-is-beating-the-us-in-spaceTue, 05 May 2026 08:02:29 GMTAlice Han and James Kynge break down how China is rapidly closing the gap in the global space race, with record-breaking launches, ambitious moon missions, and technology that’s raising eyebrows in Washington.

Then, a massive $2 trillion generational wealth transfer is underway — but with no inheritance tax in place, what does that mean for inequality, government revenue, and the future of “common prosperity”?

And finally: from robotic arms in orbit to robots in the kitchen. As AI and automation spread across China’s economy — even into dim sum kitchens — regulators are stepping in. But is China actually setting the global standard for how AI should be governed?

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]]><![CDATA[The U.S. vs China AI Battle Is Getting Ugly]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/the-us-vs-china-ai-battle-is-gettinghttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/the-us-vs-china-ai-battle-is-gettingTue, 28 Apr 2026 08:02:12 GMTThe race for global AI supremacy is accelerating—and getting messier. Alice Han and James Kynge break down the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China as accusations of AI model “distillation” and intellectual theft collide with China’s own rapid breakthroughs, including DeepSeek’s latest powerful new model.

But the competition isn’t just happening in code. While Washington warns of industrial-scale AI copying, Wall Street is quietly increasing exposure to China through record renminbi borrowing and offshore “dim sum” bonds—suggesting a deeper financial realignment underway beneath the geopolitical friction.

And inside China, a very different story is unfolding: a rising trend of “pretend-to-work” offices, where young people are paying just to simulate employment amid growing youth unemployment and economic pressure.

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]]><![CDATA[The Hidden Engine of China’s AI Boom]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/the-hidden-engine-of-chinas-ai-boomhttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/the-hidden-engine-of-chinas-ai-boomTue, 21 Apr 2026 08:02:25 GMTAlice Han and James Kynge break down the forces reshaping China’s economy and its growing influence in the global AI race.

They start with the macro picture: China’s Q1 GDP came in stronger than expected, but the headline number masks a more uneven recovery — with infrastructure spending doing much of the heavy lifting, while consumer demand remains soft, property prices continue to fall, and auto sales stay under pressure.

From there, they move into one of the most striking shifts in the global tech economy: China’s emerging advantage in AI. In particular, its rapid rise as a leading exporter of “tokens” — the computational units that power large language models and agentic AI systems. With lower costs, rapid scaling, and increasingly competitive open-weight models, Chinese AI firms are beginning to reshape global pricing and usage dynamics across the industry.

They also examine Beijing’s expanding use of export controls — spanning rare earth minerals to advanced solar technologies — an…

]]><![CDATA[China Steps In as Trump’s Ceasefire Unravels — with Eyck Freymann ]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/china-steps-in-as-trumps-ceasefirehttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/china-steps-in-as-trumps-ceasefireTue, 14 Apr 2026 08:01:52 GMTWhat began as a fragile ceasefire has turned into a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — and China is moving to capitalize. As tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, Beijing is quietly positioning itself as a global power broker — nudging diplomacy while sidestepping responsibility.

At the same time, Donald Trump is firing back with tariff threats, linking instability in the Middle East directly to U.S.–China tensions. Alice and James discuss whether or not the Chinese government is providing military aid to Iran, and explore why that’s such a fraught question. Plus — how China is playing both sides, and what it all means for global markets and oil prices.

And then, author and China scholar Eyck Freymann joins the show to talk about Taiwan — and the looming military threats that a China-led “reunification” effort would pose. From Beijing’s outreach to Taiwan’s opposition, to the ramifications of a potential conflict on the global semiconductor industry, Alice, James and Eyc…

]]><![CDATA[China’s New AI Models Are Moving Faster Than Expected]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/chinas-new-ai-models-are-moving-fasterhttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/chinas-new-ai-models-are-moving-fasterTue, 07 Apr 2026 08:01:15 GMTTensions in West Asia are escalating fast. Trump is threatening Iran, while China and Pakistan step in with a surprise peace plan that could reshape the conflict—and global energy markets. Alice Han and James Kynge break down whether it could actually de-escalate the crisis or shift the balance of power in the region.

They also dig into China’s new trade investigations against the U.S. and a major FBI cyber breach, exploring what these developments mean for the upcoming Trump-Xi summit and the broader U.S.-China relationship.

Finally, Alice and James look at China’s AI boom, as models like OpenClaw surge in usage, transforming cloud pricing and the global AI landscape.

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]]><![CDATA[China Walks a Dangerous Line as Iran War Escalates]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/china-walks-a-dangerous-line-as-iranhttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/china-walks-a-dangerous-line-as-iranTue, 31 Mar 2026 16:03:33 GMTAlice Han and James Kynge break down how China is navigating a delicate balancing act as the Iran conflict intensifies—protecting its energy supply while avoiding direct alignment.

They also unpack BYD’s global expansion and what it means for Tesla as the EV race heats up.

And in Chongqing, a massive new escalator system offers a striking look at China’s approach to infrastructure, scale, and urban life—plus a quick check-in on the markets to start the week.

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]]><![CDATA[Apple Doubles Down on China as Trump Blinks]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/apple-doubles-down-on-china-as-trumphttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/apple-doubles-down-on-china-as-trumpTue, 24 Mar 2026 16:01:52 GMTAlice Han and James Kynge break down why Apple is bending to Beijing — and why it still may not be enough. As Tim Cook doubles down on China, Trump delays a major summit with Xi, raising new doubts about China’s global power. And behind it all, China’s massive museum boom is quietly reshaping the country’s story — and its influence on the world.

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]]><![CDATA[Will China Decide the Future of the Persian Gulf? — with John Sfakianakis]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/will-china-decide-the-future-of-thehttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/will-china-decide-the-future-of-theTue, 17 Mar 2026 08:01:20 GMTAs the war with Iran escalates, the United States is shifting military assets back to the Middle East — raising new questions about whether Washington can stay focused on the Indo-Pacific and China. Alice Han and James Kynge speak with Gulf Research Center chief economist Dr. John Sfakianakis about how the conflict could reshape global power dynamics and whether Beijing may gain strategic breathing room while U.S. attention is divided.

Then, a new set of university rankings is fueling debate over the future of global research. Chinese universities are climbing rapidly, backed by massive state investment and a surge in scientific output.

Finally, China’s electric vehicle giant BYD is reportedly exploring a dramatic new move to boost its global brand: entering Formula One. We look at what it would mean for the sport — and for China’s ambitions in the global auto industry.

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]]><![CDATA[Iran War Explodes Oil Prices — How Will the War Inflation Impact China?]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/iran-war-explodes-oil-prices-howhttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/iran-war-explodes-oil-prices-howTue, 10 Mar 2026 16:01:00 GMTIn this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down how the Iran war is driving oil prices above $100 a barrel, and what that means for China’s energy security. They dive into China’s dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, explore the country’s cautious 2026 growth targets, and chat with Andy Browne, China Columnist at Semafor, about how all of this is reshaping China-U.S. relations.

Check out Andy’s newsletter at semafor.com/newsletters/china.

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]]><![CDATA[What Trump’s War With Iran Means for China and Global Oil]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/what-trumps-war-with-iran-means-forhttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/what-trumps-war-with-iran-means-forTue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:36 GMTOil markets are rattled, Trump is escalating, and China is speaking out.

In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down how China is responding after Trump’s strikes on Iran — and what soaring oil prices mean for Beijing’s energy security and global strategy. Is this about principle, protecting its oil lifeline, or quietly capitalizing on U.S. distraction?

Then they turn to China’s next Five-Year Plan and its aggressive push into AI and advanced manufacturing. Is Beijing accelerating economic decoupling for good?

Finally, a fatal crash involving a Chinese EV sparks a nationwide safety rethink. Does this dent China’s global EV ambitions — or make them stronger?

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]]><![CDATA[China Capitalizes as Trump’s Tariffs Backfire]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/china-capitalizes-as-trumps-tariffshttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/china-capitalizes-as-trumps-tariffsTue, 24 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMTIn this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge unpack the International Monetary Fund’s blunt warning that China’s export-led growth model is nearing its limits — just as the Supreme Court of the United States rolls back sweeping Trump-era emergency tariffs, reshaping the trade war at a pivotal moment.

Then, China’s hospitals are going viral. From Beijing to Hainan, foreign patients are seeking faster, cheaper treatment as part of Beijing’s “Healthy China 2030” push to turn healthcare into a new growth engine — but could that spark domestic backlash?

And finally, Seedance 2.0, the powerful new AI video model from ByteDance, is generating hyper-realistic celebrity deepfakes and rattling Hollywood. Is this the future of filmmaking — or the start of a new AI arms race?

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]]><![CDATA[Will the Year of the Fire Horse Bring Upheaval to China?]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/will-the-year-of-the-fire-horse-bringhttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/will-the-year-of-the-fire-horse-bringTue, 17 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMTChina is entering the Year of the Fire Horse — a zodiac pairing that comes around just once every 60 years. The last time was 1966, the year the Cultural Revolution began. So is this simply symbolism… or could it hint at something more?

In this special Lunar New Year episode of China Decode, Alice Han is joined by writer and commentator Lijia Zhang to unpack the meaning — and the mythology — behind the Fire Horse.

They explore how astrology, politics, and economics intersect at a pivotal moment for China. From falling birth rates and zodiac baby booms to record-breaking Spring Festival travel, what does this year reveal about where China may be headed next?

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]]><![CDATA[Why China is Sorting Kids into “Genius Camps”]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/why-china-is-sorting-kids-into-geniushttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/why-china-is-sorting-kids-into-geniusTue, 10 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMTIn this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge dig into China’s so-called “genius camps” — the small, brutally selective talent pipeline behind many of the country’s biggest tech and AI breakthroughs.

Then they turn to rising nuclear tensions after the U.S. accuses China of having conducted a secret nuclear test in 2020, just as the last major U.S.-Russia arms control treaty expires. How credible are the claims, and what does this mean for global nuclear negotiations?

Plus, China’s underground club scene is roaring back after years of pandemic closures, as global music crosses borders in new ways — including Bad Bunny topping the charts in China.

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]]><![CDATA[Why Everyone Is Living a ‘Very Chinese Time’]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/why-everyone-is-living-a-very-chinesehttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/why-everyone-is-living-a-very-chineseTue, 03 Feb 2026 21:10:00 GMTIn this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down a seismic week in Beijing. China has effectively blown up the top of its military command, sidelining Xi Jinping’s most trusted lieutenant and raising questions about loyalty, readiness, and how secure Xi really is at the apex of power. They explain what this unprecedented purge inside the PLA means — not just for China’s military, but for regional stability and markets.

They also unpack the post-China future of TikTok. After years of bans, lawsuits, and security concerns, a last-minute deal keeps the app alive in the U.S. — but does it truly sever Beijing’s influence, or just repackage it? With 180 million American users and a generation getting its news from TikTok, we explain why this deal matters far beyond social media.

And finally, Alice sits down with economist Houze Song to cut through the spin on China’s economy — from headline growth numbers and export dependence to the long shadow of the property collapse…

]]><![CDATA[ Inside China’s Shocking Military Purge]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/inside-chinas-shocking-military-purgehttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/inside-chinas-shocking-military-purgeTue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMTIn this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down a seismic week in Beijing. China has effectively blown up the top of its military command, sidelining Xi Jinping’s most trusted lieutenant and raising questions about loyalty, readiness, and how secure Xi really is at the apex of power. They explain what this unprecedented purge inside the PLA means — not just for China’s military, but for regional stability and markets.

They also unpack the post-China future of TikTok. After years of bans, lawsuits, and security concerns, a last-minute deal keeps the app alive in the U.S. — but does it truly sever Beijing’s influence, or just repackage it? With 180 million American users and a generation getting its news from TikTok, we explain why this deal matters far beyond social media. And finally, Alice sits down with economist Houze Song to cut through the spin on China’s economy — from headline growth numbers and export dependence to the long shadow of the property collapse…

]]><![CDATA[Why Trump’s Fumbles are a Boon for China]]>https://www.profgmedia.com/p/why-trumps-fumbles-are-a-boon-forhttps://www.profgmedia.com/p/why-trumps-fumbles-are-a-boon-forTue, 20 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMTIn this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down Beijing’s drive to pull U.S. allies closer—from Canada’s EV tariff to Europe’s growing economic hedge. They unpack China’s lopsided economy, as exports boom while consumers pull back and the property slump deepens. Plus, a viral app meant to check if users are still alive sparks a deeper look at China’s growing loneliness epidemic.

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