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China Update

China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy.


I am originally a lawyer who later studied Chinese foreign policy in Beijing. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts.


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Episodes

IMF Admits: It’s The End For China | Public Anger Explodes | US-China: TikTok | China's Economy

We examine the challenges facing China's real estate sector and its broader economic implications, TikTok, US-China tech competition, & public anger in China China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analys...

Jan 20, 202514 min

US Just Hit China With Knockout Blow? | Trump on China | Chinese Economy: Trade

Trump talks to Xi, US China tech war deepens, & Paul Krugman on China's trade surplus China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: https://www.pa...

Jan 19, 202512 min

It’s So Much Worse Than We Thought | TikTok Ban Imminent | Chinese Economy

We unpack China's 2024 economic data, discuss why it's not as positive as the headline figures would suggest, & is TikTok about to be banned in the US China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are ...

Jan 18, 202512 min

Full Collapse: China Arrests & Market Crash Underway | TikTok Saved? | RedNote | China’s Economy

Vanke, one of China’s biggest, and once among the most respected developer in China, has collapsed. TikTok could be saved, RedNote, & we discuss Scott Bessent's comments on China China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week....

Jan 17, 202512 min

New Virus Outbreak: China “Facing Multiple Epidemics” | Chinese Economy | Rubio on China

We continue with our ongoing coverage of the HMPV outbreak situation in China, we discuss China's new loan rate, & Rubio talks China during his confirmation hearing. China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views an...

Jan 16, 202510 min

China Cuts Pay 50% as Currency Plummets | Elon Musk To Buy TikTok | Chinese Economy: Supply Chains

Financial regulators see their incomes slashed by as much as 50%, Beijing seeks to demand the sliding yuan, global supply chain shifts, & will Musk buy TikTok? China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and anal...

Jan 15, 202512 min

It’s Even Worse For China Than It Looks | Breaking: Taiwan Invasion Update | China’s Economy: Trade

We unpack China's new trade data & discuss concerning new developments in Taiwan tensions China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: https://ww...

Jan 14, 202511 min

'82% Stolen': China Just Did The Unimaginable | Millionaires Flee | Chinese Economy

As China's property market grapples with a deepening crisis, a highly concerning solution has emerged: settling debts with unsold apartments. Plus we discuss China's millionaire exodus China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every wee...

Jan 13, 202513 min

China Crashes as Investors Jump Ship | Chinese Economy | US-China: AI Race

China sees surging market pessimism as sovereign bonds crash, PBoC's unprecedented move, & the US-China AI race heats up China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the p...

Jan 11, 202517 min

China’s Virus Outbreak Spreads: New Updates | China’s Economy | C919

China's virus outbreak spreads, the Yuan declines & inflation nears zero, plus we discuss China's C919 trying to disrupt the global dominance of Boeing and Airbus China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and a...

Jan 09, 202515 min

Structural Crises in the Chinese Economy | Tibet Earthquake

We explore the structural challenges in the Chinese Economy, including the issue of fictitious wealth. China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: h...

Jan 08, 202515 min

China’s New Virus Outbreak Spreads: New Updates | Chinese Economy: Stock Market | US-China

An update on China's new virus outbreak, China's stock market, & US-China technology competition China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: htt...

Jan 07, 202513 min

China & Russia Preparing For Joint Taiwan War? | China’s Economy: Bad Times | US-China: Sanctions

Taiwan suspects a Chinese-owned ship, the Shunxin-39, of damaging an international undersea telecom cable near its northern coast over the weekend, and we discuss China's economy. China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. Th...

Jan 06, 202511 min

China’s New Virus Outbreak - What We Know So Far | US-China: Sanctions & Hacks

An update on China’s new viral outbreak & we discuss US-China hacking China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chinau...

Jan 05, 20258 min

Here We Go Again – New Outbreak In China Overwhelms Hospitals | Chinese Economy

Reports of a New Outbreak In China Overwhelming Hospitals & we talk The Chinese Economy China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: https://www....

Jan 04, 202514 min

The Fall of China: What To Expect In 2025 | The End of China’s Economy As We Knew It

We discuss what we can expect from China's economy in 2025 China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chinaupdate Disclaime...

Jan 03, 202513 min

China’s Collapse: We Just Found Out How Bad It Really Is | New Mega Dam | Archaeological Find

Just how bad is China's economy? We also discuss an archaeological find and a Tibet mega dam China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: https://www...

Jan 02, 202511 min

70% Crash: This Really Is the End for China | Taiwan Escalation | China Economy | Technology & Debt

China's land market continues its painful decline, Taiwan tensions, & China's high-speed rail. China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: https...

Jan 01, 202511 min

$30 Trillion Destroyed: China’s Terrible 2024 - Year In Review

Today on China Update we look at China's economy in a 2024 year in review. China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/china...

Dec 31, 202415 min

Losing Control: China Just Did The Unthinkable | Chinese Economy | Trade War

State Directed Business Extortion, Offshoring Concerns, the Low-altitude Sector, & US-China: Trade War 2.0 China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Pa...

Dec 30, 202412 min

Breaking: China Just Crashed To 24 Year Low | Private Equity Struggles | Stealth Fighters & AI

China's annual profits are poised for the sharpest drop since records began in 2000, China sees advances in stealth fighters & AI, and private equity woes China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis ...

Dec 27, 202410 min

‘Desperation’: China Just Made A Shock Announcement | Chinese Economy | Megaprojects

Big moves in the economy, a new megaproject, & experts push back against infrastructure China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: https://www....

Dec 25, 202411 min

China's 'Death Spiral': This News Will Shock You | Chinese Economy: Property | Baltic | Taiwan

Today we discuss the systemic implications of the ongoing property crisis, Taiwan tensions, the Baltic Sea cable incident, and ‘Intellectual Decoupling’ China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are al...

Dec 23, 202410 min

China's NEW Crackdown | Economists Silenced | India-China | Panda Diplomacy | Exports

A new crackdown on economists, India-China relations, an excellent Setser piece on Chinese exports, & US-China moves. China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podc...

Dec 20, 202413 min

China’s Confidence Hits All-Time-Low | China’s Rapid Military Buildup | UK | TikTok

CEO confidence in China drops to new lows, new Defense Department report, TikTok gets its day in court with the Supreme Court, & UK-China relations China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all...

Dec 19, 202412 min

China’s No. 2 Just Admitted It.. | It Just Got Worse: Record Outflows | China Economy & Debt

Capital outflows hit record levels as do deficit levels, visa free travel is extended, US-China AI competition, & Premier Li on local extortion issues China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are ...

Dec 18, 202414 min

50% Destroyed: As China’s Economy Crashes, Unrest Explodes | US-China | TikTok

More concerning economic news, social unrest, US-China moves, & Trump talks about Xi: China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: https://www.pa...

Dec 17, 202413 min

This REALLY Means The End For China | Chinese Economy: Housing, Retail & Debt

We do a full video discussing China's economy from the property crisis, to new data, & China's debt woes China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patr...

Dec 16, 20248 min

Top China Official’s Urgent Warning | Chinese Economy: 2025 Challenges | US-China

A top Chinese economist warns about China's three biggest challenges in 2025 & we discuss moves in the US-China relationship. China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce ...

Dec 14, 202413 min

Horrific Case Sparks Public Rage | Chinese Economy: 2025 Plan

The Central Economic Work Conference has concluded, we discuss the major implications: China Update provides listeners with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. These podcasts are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese every week. The views and analysis are all my own and I produce the podcasts. My Patreon: https://www.patre...

Dec 13, 202412 min
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