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The US-China PodcastChina & The Hill: China’s Economic Outlook for 2025, Cybersecurity Breaches, and the Quest for Maritime InfluenceChina & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of this week’s most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast. China & the Hill is published by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, the leading nonprofit nonpartisan organization that encourages understanding of China and the United States among citizens of both countries.2025-01-0707 min
China In ContextChina and the Climate Crisis — Good COP, Bad COP?At the recent COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, China was seen as having played a part in getting an agreement — albeit a much criticised one — to increase funding to mitigate the climate crisis. And with Donald Trump threatening to pull the U.S, out of climate change mechanisms, Beijing’s role could become even more important. But China, now the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, continues to reject calls for it to be given developed nation status, which would require it to make increased financial contributions to tackle climate change. Journalist Isabel Hilton, founder of China Dialogue, discus...2024-12-0435 min
China Books PodcastEp. 15: Paul French on Wallis Simpson's China YearThe American socialite Wallis Simpson is best known as the wife of former British king Edward VIII. When they announced their intention to marry, her status as a divorcée (and an American) caused a constitutional crisis that led to Edward's abdication in 1936. But long before that, Simpson's adventures had led her to spend a year in interwar China, from 1924-25, while fleeing her abusive first husband and allegedly transporting U.S. diplomatic documents. Later maligned by the British press for this "lotus year," the truth of Simpson's China sojourn reveals much about the chaotic state of the nation i...2024-12-0336 min
Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast94: Ticket 2 | The Stress-Free Guide On How To Visit ChinaEver dreamed of exploring the Great Wall or immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of China? Join us as Trizzy navigates the complexities of planning a trip to China as an American. From visa requirements to China’s firewall to language barriers, she delves into the unique challenges and tips to ensure a smooth and unforgettable experience. Don't miss this essential episode for anyone considering a Chinese adventure!Links:For Visa -COVA form (China Online Visa Application)"Where You Stay" Form (for U.S. Citizens only) 5% discount code for a Holafly e...2024-09-111h 17
China In ContextHow China and NATO see each otherNATO's Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg has warned that China is conducting a huge military build-up. He says China is investing heavily in modern missiles, including an arsenal of nuclear weapons. NATO has ordered its forces to be prepared to counter China's assertive behaviour in the South China Sea and threats to Taiwan. However, China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi insists that it is NATO which presents the greatest threat to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific. In his view, NATO intervention in the region is bound to "trigger confrontation and escalate tensions." In this podcast, Dr Mercy Kuo from Pamir...2024-07-3014 min
China Books PodcastEp. 7: Why China's ahead in the green energy 'gold rush'China has bet big over the past couple of decades on how building up its renewable energy sector -- solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles and their batteries, and the metals and minerals that make them all possible -- will help China achieve a dominant global position in an essential field. So far, with intensifying climate change making the need to speed the transition from fossil fuels to renewables ever more urgent, China is winning that bet. China's efforts, with fierce competition within its private sector spurred by government incentives, have driven down the global cost of so...2024-04-0249 min
China Books PodcastEp. 5: China's Economic Challenges, ExplainedThe sizzle has come off of China's decades of economic growth, as the country contends with deflation, slumping consumer confidence, plummeting foreign investment, a cratered urban property sector, high local government debt, overcapacity in manufacturing, and a private sector cowed by government crackdowns, as well as a shrinking workforce and an aging population.For all that, China is still the world's second largest economy, the largest trading partner of most of the world's countries, and one of the world's biggest bilateral lenders. And China listed its economic growth rate in 2023 as a respectable 5.2 percent, causing more than...2024-02-061h 09
China Books PodcastEp. 4: How "Leftover Women" may reshape China's futureA funny thing happened at the height of China's economic boom, as more and more Chinese women were getting college degrees, good jobs, and promising careers. The government launched a propaganda campaign, urging women to get married young, before they became "yellowed pearls". Leta Hong-Fincher captured that phenomenon in her book Leftover Women (2014). A decade later, with a new updated edition of Leftover Women just out, Leta joins the China Books podcast to talk about why China's Communist Party leaders are still so focused on micro-managing the personal lives of women. President Xi Jinping himself m...2024-01-0247 min
China Books PodcastEp. 3: How China's Future Looked in the PastDreams of a better future have driven many a revolution, but not all have turned out the way the dreamers imagined. China's early revolutionaries, a century ago, aimed to rid the country of what they saw as corrupt capitalism and the world of colonialism and imperialism. Instead, they said, socialism would bring a future of peace, prosperity, equality, and social justice. Not all of that worked out. One of the dreamers was Chen Hansheng, a prominent Western-educated public intellectual who wrote, lectured, and taught in the United States while secretly working for the Soviet Comintern and C...2023-12-0547 min
The PetroNerds PodcastChina's Economy and the US ConsumerRecorded on August 16, 2023
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Episode 91 of the PetroNerds podcast is a must-listen podcast covering everything from oil prices to the property crisis in China and the health of the US consumer. Trisha Curtis walks listeners through what is happening in the global economy and why it matters for oil prices and takes a deep dive into China. She covers Chinese crude demand, China’s real estate sector, and China’s rising unemployment problem. She gets into commodity price weakness, US consumer spending, US housing, US mortgage rates, US inflation, and the US p...2023-08-1957 min
China In ContextChina's growing influence in the Middle EastXi Jinping is keen to deepen China's links with Arab states and countries in the Persian Gulf. Investment in the region's infrastructure is supported through the Belt and Road Initiative. In return, China expects to be able to secure long-term contracts for its energy. Meanwhile, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is taking credit for a recent rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia. In this podcast hosted by the SOAS China Institute, Zuri Linetsky from the Eurasia Group Foundation discusses China's role in the Middle East with Tuvia Gering, a fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub....2023-04-0414 min
China In ContextChina’s politics in 2023China’s leaders have claimed that the country will contribute to one third of global economic growth in 2023. They also boast that China is more stable than many other countries, which are experiencing problems related to high inflation and bank failures. Yet China faces economic pressures which seem to be holding back a strong rebound following the lifting of Zero-Covid restrictions. In this podcast, Zuri Lintetsky from the Eurasia Group Foundation in Washington DC discusses the political and economic outlook for China with Duncan Bartlett, Research Associate at the SOAS China Institute.________________________________________The views and op...2023-03-2815 min
China in the WorldHand-Off: The China Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack ObamaOn this joint episode of the China in the World podcast and the U.S.-China Nexus podcast, Eleanor Albert interviews Paul Haenle and two of his former National Security Council (NSC) colleagues, Dennis Wilder and Faryar Shirzad, about U.S. policy toward China during the George W. Bush administration. The three experts assess president Bush’s approach to China and the strategic perspective that guided U.S. engagement with Beijing as well as its hedging strategy against the prospect of a more ambitious China. In many respects, Haenle, Shirzad, and Wilder find that the Bush administration's economic and se...2023-03-0342 min
China In ContextWhat’s the best term for China’s unique system of governance?The international media uses strong words to describe China’s system of governance. American newspapers often inform their readers that China’s regime is “authoritarian” or “totalitarian”, or both. Yet supporters of the Communist Party say that China has developed a political system which perfectly suits its culture and that "socialism with Chinese characteristics” is a form of democracy, superior to that of the 'decadent west'. So what is the best terminology to properly describe the politics of contemporary China? Frank Tsai from China Crossroads in Shanghai discusses this issue with podcast host Duncan Bartlett.________________________________________The views and...2022-07-0515 min
China In ContextContested ideas: The US response to China's Intellectual Property theftChina does not play fair when it comes to the intellectual property of American companies, according to the Biden administration. It is not a new allegation. The US has been complaining about having ideas stolen by China and the issue helped prompt a 'trade war' when Donald Trump was president. Last year, China amended its laws on patents and copyright. How far do these changes go in satisfying America’s concerns? In this podcast, Benjamin A Jacobs, the Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce China Centre, explains how businesses see the problem and talks through the response am...2022-06-1415 min
China In ContextChina and Germany: A strained relationshipAs the global order changes, Germany is recasting its relations with China. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel visited China 12 times and forged a close relationship with Xi Jinping. However, under the current German leader Olaf Scholz, there’s a widening diplomatic gulf between the nations, with a growing wave of criticism of China’s human rights record. Both China and Germany face dramatic slowdowns in their economies. So how much do they need each other as trading partners? In this podcast Bonnie S Glaser, Director of the Asia Program at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, guid...2022-05-3115 min
China In ContextHow does South Korea’s new president Yoon Suk-yeol view China?South Korea’s new president is enjoying attention from both the United States and China. Yoon Suk-yeol spoke with President Biden just a few hours after he was elected and is preparing to host the US leader in Seoul in May. Mr Yoon has also spoken on the telephone with Xi Jinping, who assured him that China and South Korea are “inseparable partners”. It is a delicate balancing act but there are strong indications that Mr Yoon is more inclined to strengthen the alliance with the US than to draw closer politically to China. In this podcast, Paul Hodges, founde...2022-05-1015 min
China In ContextChina, Taiwan and the United NationsChina is one of very few countries to hold permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council, a committee with the daunting brief to maintain peace and security throughout the world. The mood is often fractious, with China and Russia on one side, at loggerheads with Britain, France and the United States on the other. Xi Jinping recently proposed a new "global security initiative" that upholds the principle of "indivisible security", although he offered few details on how this might be implemented. In this podcast, Bonnie S Glaser, Director of the Asia Program at the German Marshall Fund of...2022-05-0315 min
China Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesPodcast: Gary Rieschel Discuss US-China Competition and Venture Investment In ChinaIn this episode of China Money Podcast, guest Gary Rieschel speaks to Nina Xiang about US-China competition, venture investment in China under the current geopolitical environment, and more.
Gary Rieschel
Founding Managing Partner, Board Member
Qiming Venture Partners
Shanghai, China
Rieschel has more than 25 years of operating and investing experience. He is widely recognized as a leading venture capitalist in both the U.S. and China and is Founding Managing Partner of Qiming Venture Partners, a firm with over $6.2B USD under management focused on early stage investments in China.
Prior to Qiming, Rieschel was the founder or lead investor...2022-04-291h 17
China in the WorldU.S.-China Relations Amid the War in UkraineAs President Biden wraps up his first year in office and as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens to reorient the international order, China watchers reflect on the evolution of U.S.-China relations since President Nixon’s first visit to China in February 1972. 50 years later, there remain significant risks and tensions in the U.S.-China relationship. How has the bilateral relationship changed since diplomatic normalization? What are the main features of Biden’s approach to China? How will Beijing’s position on the war in Ukraine impact U.S.-China ties and China’s place in the world? On...2022-04-0542 min
Ecommerce News RadioEcommerce News Podcast #89: Lottusse: caso de éxito en Tmall de AlibabaBienvenidos a un nuevo podcast de Ecommerce News Radio. En el día de hoy les traemos un episodio especial en el que va a tener mucha presencia el mundo Marketplace, China, Asia, y el mundo del lujo.
Lo hemos titulado: Lujo artesanal, objeto de deseo para el consumidor chino. Lottusse: caso de éxito en Tmall de Alibaba” Y en el que os vamos a hablar de las oportunidades de negocio que hay en China para empresas españolas a través de marketplaces. Para empresas de diversos sectores, entre ellos los mercados nicho, como puede ser el de los produc...2022-04-0343 min
China In ContextThreats to China's economyChina's leaders have revealed that they are worried about a number of threats to economic growth, some of them quite serious. Premier Li Keqiang adopted a downbeat tone in a recent speech, expressing his concern at a "complex and grim domestic and international environment" and acknowledging "new downward pressure on the economy". A key concern is a sharp slowdown in the property sector. There are also ongoing costs associated with the pandemic, as China takes a zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19. In this podcast, Tommy Wu from Oxford Economics in Hong Kong offers his expert analysis on the risks facing...2022-03-0112 min
China In ContextIs Joe Biden recklessly risking conflict with China?China is one of the most hotly debated topics in American politics and the cause of much division. In both the Senate and Congress, representatives tussle over whether China should be regarded as a strategic competitor, a threat, or a malign influence. Think tanks in Washington offer their interpretations, too. The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft stands out as being one of the few groups in favour of more cooperation between the US and China. It also challenges a lot of the popular rhetoric on China. In this podcast, Michael Swaine, Director, East Asia Program at the Qu...2022-02-0113 min
China In ContextDramatic changes in the relationship between China and AustraliaMinisterial contact between China and Australia was severed in 2021 as a result of a bitter trade dispute, which has impacted exports of Australian wine, barley, lobster, beef and coal to China. On the security front, Australia has signed up to AUKUS, a nuclear-powered submarine agreement with the United Kingdom and the United States, in a move widely seen as an attempt to counter China's influence. In this podcast Dr Bates Gill, Chair, China Policy Centre, Macquarie University, Sydney takes stock of the situation as Australia prepares to hold a federal election. The podcast is hosted by Duncan Bartlett, Editor o...2022-01-0414 min
China In ContextThe outlook for the China-EU relationship in 2022Europe is shifting its thinking on China in profound ways. The European Union, once criticized as “soft on China'', has now become outspoken on human rights issues and even sent an official parliamentary delegation to Taiwan. Deep business ties remain but within the EU, public opinion is becoming more sceptical towards China in many European countries, including some which were previously regarded as pro-Beijing. In this podcast, Professor Hanns W. Maull from the Mercator Institute for China Studies (Merics) in Berlin discusses EU-China relations with Duncan Bartlett, the Editor of Asian Affairs magazine. China In Context: Episode 45 ...2021-12-1414 min
China In ContextHow will Olaf Scholz's approach to China be different to that of Angela Merkel?Big changes are taking place in China's relationship with Germany. Foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, from the Green party, has signalled a more assertive stance, especially on human rights issues, after the commerce-driven pragmatism of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s 16 years in power. Ms Baerbock is a key figure in the new cabinet led by Social Democrat Olaf Scholz, Germany's new Chancellor. In this podcast Hanns Maull, Senior Associate Fellow at the Mercator Institute for China Studies (Merics) in Berlin analyses the political situation in both Germany and China. The podcast is hosted by Duncan Bartlett, Editor of Asian Affairs magazine. 2021-12-0716 min
China In ContextWhat is the attitude of Japan's new prime minister towards China?Chinese culture and philosophy have influenced Japan. The languages have an overlapping system of writing and there are fusions of ideas in many spheres. Politically however, the countries seem very far apart, especially given Japan`s determination to side with the United States in the great-power rivalry between America and China, which shapes international relations in Asia and beyond. Japan recently had an election, in which Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was victorious. In this podcast, Rory Green, Head of China and Asia Research TS Lombard, talks about Japan's approach towards China with Duncan Bartlett, a Research Associate at the...2021-11-0916 min
China In ContextIs China seeking revenge for a "century of humiliation"?China's leader Xi Jinping often visits museums and his speeches are full of analogies from history. His books, such as the Governance of China suggest he seeks to learn lessons from history as a way of deciding how China should be run today. One of the themes which often comes up is China's so-called “Century of Humiliation". Dr Andrea Janku, a Senior Lecturer in the History of China at SOAS, University of London, explains the significance of the concept to podcast host, Duncan Bartlett. China In Context: Episode 39 Broadcast date: 2nd November, 2021...2021-11-0212 min
China In ContextAre China and Taiwan on the brink of conflict?What does it feel like to live on an island which the Economist magazine recently described as “the most dangerous place on earth?” Most people in Taiwan try to get on with their lives as normal, despite the undercurrent of fear caused by a threat of invasion by China. Tensions between China and Taiwan are at an all-time high, just as relations between the US and China reach an all-time low. In this podcast, Liam Gavan Gibson from Taiwan News explains the mood in Taipei and analyses the big speeches given by the presidents of Taiwan and the PRC in t...2021-10-1914 min
China In ContextThe social and economic implications of China’s love of foreign foodThere are a lot of choices on the menu of China's restaurants these days and shops are brimming with ingredients from all around the world. As the disposable income of China’s middle class grows, people want to eat better. Of course, many people still have a taste for traditional dishes. But there’s also a craving for food made from foreign ingredients, such as premium rib-eye steak from the United States, or sweet pumpkins from Japan. In this podcast, Professor Bob Ash from the SOAS China Institute explains the social and political implications of this change in eating habi...2021-10-1214 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Airwallex, Hai Robotics and 70 Other Chinese Startups Raise VC FundsIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending September 24.
There were only 72 startup and growth stage investment deals that closed over the past 5 days in which Chinese startups raised US$1.775 billion. This is down from last week's great week of 103 startups raising a combined US$2.55 billion. Startups this week like Hai Robotics, Black Sesame, and Airwallex raised capital, and more than 460 venture capital and private equity firms got involved with the 72 deals. Investors in this week's deals include Sequoia Capital China, 5Y Capital...2021-09-2410 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: More Than 100 Startups Raise Capital In China This Past WeekIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending September 17.
There were 103 deals closing over the past 5 days in which Chinese startups raised US$2.55 billion. Startups like Keenon Robotics, DeepRoute, and Cytovia Therapeutics raised capital, and more than 520 venture capital and private equity firms got involved with the 103 deals. Investors in this week's deals include Alibaba Group, Yunqi Partners, Morningside Ventures, IDG Capital, Addor Capital, Zhongguancun Development Group, and Sequoia Capital China. This is the September 17, 2021 edition of the China Money Podcast where we...2021-09-1711 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: China VC Funding For Ride-hailing And Spacecraft Firms, Plus The US-China Tech WarIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending September 10.
We counted 93 deals closing over the past 5 days in which Chinese startups raised US$2.565 billion. That's a total deal volume drop of 6 deals from the previous week, but a value per deal increase of about 4%. Startups like RootPath Genomics, Distinct HealthCare, Caocao Zhuanche and TimeCab raised capital, and over 400 venture capital and private equity firms got involved with those 93 deals. Investors in this week's deals include Tencent Holdings, Decent Capital, BlueRun Ventures, CDH Investments...2021-09-1011 min
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As we enter September, there were 99 deals over the past 5 days in which Chinese startups raised US$2.3 billion. Startups like Zeekr Technology, YGL Intelligence, and Yunyou Freight all raised capital, and over 440 venture capital and private equity firms got involved with those 99 deals. Investors in this week's deals include Intel Capital, DST Global, Haochen Capital, GL Ventures, Goldman Sachs, CCB International, Boyu Capital and Gobi Partners. And China Money Network released the "China VC...2021-09-0309 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Big Chinese VC Investments In Pharmaceuticals, E-Commerce And Aerospace This WeekIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending August 13.
There were 86 deals this week where Chinese startups raised US$2.02 billion. And there were over 320 venture capital and private equity firms that got involved in those 86 deals. Investors in this week's deals include Sequoia Capital China, China Growth Capital, Orbimed, Matrix Partners China, Source Code Capital, Volcanics Venture, 5Y Capital, Hopu Fund, Oriza Holdings, Zhencheng Capital, and Keli Capital. And they invested in a range of companies including those involved with pharmaceuticals, home renovation...2021-08-1309 min
Ashton CohenEpisode 9: Will China Collapse This Decade? Guest: Jason SzeftelAshton is joined by Jason Szeftel, host of the China Unraveled Podcast, to discuss what lies ahead for China. Ashton and Jason examine the most pressing issues and questions relating to the “People’s Republic,” such as: Has China’s multi-decade economic expansion come to an end? Will China suffer from a downward economic spiral this decade? Will the Chinese Communist Party be able to maintain its control over the nation? Will China invade Taiwan? How is China detrimentally impacted by its demography, geography, food resources and energy consumption? And much more.This was a fascinating conversation full of f...2021-08-121h 15China Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Venture Capital Deal Values Drop For Chinese Tech StartupsIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending July 30.
Deal value in China dropped precipitously in the past five days compared to the week before. This week we counted 83 Chinese startups and growth-stage companies raising a total of US$1.395 billion in venture capital. But last week there were 84 companies who combined to raise US$2.28 billion. So with a nearly-identical number of deals each week, the past five days saw a drop of about 40% in average deal value. There were over 250 private equity and...2021-07-3010 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Andreessen Horowitz Joins 200+ VC Firms This Week Investing In 84 Chinese StartupsIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending July 23.
Eighty-four Chinese startup and growth-stage companies raised a combined US$2.28 billion over the past five days. Investors in the 84 deals this week include DST Global, General Atlantic, Dawang Capital, Capital Today, Ocean Link, Andreessen Horowitz, GGV Capital, Sequoia Capital China, Addor Capital, Highlight Capital, and CS Capital. And they took stakes in a range of businesses including those involved in dental surgery, robotic automation, analog chip development, e-commerce, medical marketing, autonomous vehicles, and fintech...2021-07-2310 min
China Law PodcastSanctions War: Assessing China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law - Lester Ross and Kenneth Zhou, WilmerHaleIn June, China enacted the PRC Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law (中华人民共和国反外国制裁法) following an expedited drafting process, the country’s first national statute specifically combating foreign sanctions against Chinese companies and individuals. The law states that companies in China may not implement or enforce foreign sanctions against Chinese entities, and that Chinese entities can file lawsuits against those companies that do. Lester Ross and Kenneth Zhou discuss the primary concerns among multinationals about the new anti-sanctions law, and the potential impact on contractual clauses and global compliance strategies.
Lester Ross is the partner-in-charge at global law firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr's Beij...2021-07-2229 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Startup VC Funding For Chinese Tea Chain And Electric Vehicles Across 79 Deals This WeekIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending July 16.
This was a great week for Chinese venture capital investments, as we counted 79 startup and growth-stage companies who raised a combined US$2.85 billion over the past five days. Investors in the 79 deals this week include the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, MSA Capital, Matrix Partners China, Merck Research Lab, Joy Capital, China Growth Capital, Waverider Capital, L Catterton, Linear Capital, Vertex Ventures, Qiming Venture Partners, and Primavera Capital. And they took stakes in a range...2021-07-1610 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Sequoia, Qiming and Lenovo Invest In This Week’s Slate Of Chinese StartupsIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending July 9.
We're in the full swing of July and we counted 77 startup and growth-stage Chinese companies who raised a combined US$2.12 billion over the past five days. To put this week's deal total in perspective, last week there were 76 deals totaling a little bit more than US$1 billion. So this week we had one more deal at 77, but the combined deal value was more than double last week's total! This week's 77 deals included investors like...2021-07-0910 minChina Law PodcastTapping into China's Wealth Management Boom - Josh Zhang, BlackRock CCBIn May, BlackRock CCB Wealth Management became the second foreign-controlled wealth management joint-venture to be granted an operating license by the Chinese government. The JV is majority-owned by the world's biggest asset manager BlackRock with 50.1% stake, while China Construction Bank and Singapore state investor Temasek own 40% and 9.9% respectively. Josh Zhang discusses the development of China’s nascent bank wealth management industry, the key provisions of newly introduced wealth management sales and distribution rules, and the Greater Bay Area Wealth Connect scheme.
Josh Zhang is managing director and head of internal control at BlackRock CCB Wealth Ma...2021-07-0516 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: VC Funding For Chinese Startups Creating Vaccine Vials, Building Better Logistics And Solving Cellular RiddlesIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending July 2.
We're at the start of July, and we counted 76 startup and growth-stage Chinese companies who just managed to top a combined US$1.05 billion in the past five days. But while the total take this week was low, the month of June still hit a high point for Q2 with an aggregated 334 investment deals worth a total value of US$11.33 billion recorded in June 2021. This week's 76 deals included investors like Rotating Boulder Fund, Cowin Capital, S...2021-07-0210 minChina Law PodcastWhat is China's New National Carbon Trading Market? - Nancy Sun, Dentons and Andrew Westgate, Latham & WatkinsChina has launched a national carbon emissions trading system for the first time, with trading set to begin imminently. Multinationals can expect to be significantly affected by the compliance requirements laid out by the new market, while also standing to profit from the new investment opportunities it presents. Nancy Sun and Andrew Westgate discuss what carbon trading is, how it works, how China’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) compares with other ETSs around the world, and what the opportunities and challenges are for MNCs in China.
Find the full in-depth analysis article on this topic he...2021-06-2924 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: VC Funding For Noodle Chain Startup, Artificial Intelligence And Drug DiscoveryIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending June 25.
As we end the last full week prior to end of the first half of the year, we count 82 startup and growth-stage Chinese companies who raised investments totaling US$1.975 billion in the past five days. This week's 82 deals included investors like Eastern Bell Venture Capital, Shunwei Capital, GL Ventures, Warburg Pincus, South River Capital, Xi'an Investment, Grains Valley Venture Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, and Trustbridge Capital. And they invested in a range of companies...2021-06-2510 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Online Service Startups And Pharmaceutical Growth Business Raise VC FundingIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending June 18.
Even with the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival holiday this week, we still saw some large fundings for Chinese startups and growth-stage companies. Last week there were 73 deals totaling US$3.99 billion, and this week there were 70 deals totaling US$2.28 billion. This week's 70 deals included investors like IDG Capital, Temasek, Lake Blue Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, GGV Capital, Baidu Ventures, GL Ventures, and Cambrian Venture Capital. And they invested in a range of companies, such as...2021-06-1810 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Chinese Startups Raise Massive $4 Billion In Venture Capital This WeekIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending June 11.
This was a massive funding week for Chinese startups with 73 dealings closing for a total just shy of US$4 billion! To put this week's huge investment scale in perspective, last week there were 10 deals fewer than this week, but last week's total deal value was a full US$2.3 billion less than this week. Investors such as Sequoia Capital China, IDG Capital, AVIC Capital, Yingke PE, Matrix Partners China and Gaosheng Capital all piled into...2021-06-1110 minChina Law PodcastBlackRock's New Wealth Management Venture in China - Josh Zhang, BlackRock CCBIn May, BlackRock CCB Wealth Management became the second foreign-controlled wealth management joint-venture to be granted an operating license by the Chinese government. The JV is majority-owned by the world's biggest asset manager BlackRock with 50.1% stake, while China Construction Bank and Singapore state investor Temasek own 40% and 9.9% respectively. Josh Zhang discusses the complexities and challenges of the regulatory approval process; the importance of implementing global best governance and internal controls practices; and finding solutions to competing U.S. and Chinese compliance requirements.
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Josh Zhang is managing director...2021-06-1122 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Health Technology And Artificial Intelligence Startups Raise Big VC Rounds This WeekIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending June 04.
Deal flow was on the low side in China this week with only 63 documented fundraise closings, but we still saw some mega fundings, such as the US$200 million Series B for a Shanghai-based healthcare company and a US$190 million Series D closing for an 8-year-old artificial intelligence firm. Investors in key deals this week include China Merchants Venture, Sequoia Capital China, Greenwoods Investment, WuXi AppTec, N5 Capital, Matrix Partners China, Legend Capital, and Chenhui...2021-06-0410 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: VC Deal Volume Same This Week As Last In China, But Values IncreaseIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending May 28.
Frequent China Money Podcast listeners know that last week we counted 73 Chinese startups closing their funding rounds. Well, this week we had another 73 deals close in China. But the good news is this week's total deal size increased. Last week's 73 deals totaled US$1.295 billion. And this week's total deal size amounted to US$1.7 billion. That's about US$400 million more this week on the same number of deals. Investors in key deals this week include...2021-05-2810 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Healthcare Startups Have Strong Week Of Fundraising In ChinaIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending May 21.
After last week's massive number of startup fundings hitting 80, we came very close this week, as 73 Chinese startups, growth stage, and pre-IPO companies closed big funding over the past 5 days totaling US$1.295 billion. And whereas last week we had a nice mix of cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce firms in China raising capital, this week's highlighted companies are all from the biotech and healthcare sector. Investors in key deals this week include Lyfe Capital...2021-05-2210 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: 80 Chinese Startups Raise US$2.66 Billion This WeekIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending May 14.
After coming out of the Chinese holiday last week, this week saw a massive number of startups closing frothy financing rounds. We monitored 80 different startup, growth stage, and pre-IPO investment deals closing over the past 5 days totaling US$2.66 billion across China. The 80 cash-infused startups include a blockchain bank, a fresh food e-commerce platform, and an HR services firm. And this week's investors include dozens of top-tier private equity and venture capital firms such as...2021-05-1410 minChina Law PodcastBiopharma R&D under China's Strict Human Genetic Resources Regime – Tina Wu, Haiwen & PartnersHuman genetic resources such as organs, cells, and tissue are crucial to the clinical trials that pharmaceutical multinationals conduct in order to get their products registered for use in China, whether it be a new drug or medical device. China's HGR regime was recently elevated to the level of a national statute for the first time when the PRC Biosecurity Law came into effect in April. Tina Wu discusses how China's HGR regulator has enforced strict HGR rules since 2019, including intellectual property co-ownership between foreign and Chinese parties and HGR exports.
Read the in-depth article on China's...2021-05-1425 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Weeklong Chinese Holiday Doesn’t Stop 34 Startups From Raising VCIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending May 7.
It's been a long holiday week in China, but dozens of startups still managed to close deals to raise additional funding. We monitored 34 different startup, growth stage, and pre-IPO investment deals closing over the past 5 days totaling US$880 million across China. Investors such as GP Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, Panlin Capital, Champion Ascend, Forebright Capital, SoftBank Ventures Asia, DCP Capital, and Sequoia Capital China all made investments this week in a bunch of startups...2021-05-0710 minChina Law PodcastYum China's Secondary Listing in Hong Kong - Joseph Chan, Yum ChinaWith more than 10,000 restaurants in over 1,500 cities in China, Yum China is the biggest restaurant company in China, owning some of the most popular fast-food brands in the country including KFC and Pizza Hut. In 2020, it became the first restaurant company and the first non-TMT company to have a secondary listing in Hong Kong.
Joseph Chan, Yum China’s Shanghai-based chief legal officer, discusses how the Hong Kong secondary listing was secured, navigating stricter compliance and disclosure requirements as a U.S. domestic issuer, and more. Read the full transcript of the interview he...2021-05-0719 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: 69 Chinese Startups Land VC Funding While China Pushes Tech Privacy LawIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending April 30.
It's the last day of April, and we monitored 69 different startup, growth stage, and pre-IPO investment deals closing over the past 5 days totaling US$1.18 billion across China. Investors such as InnoAngel Fund, Susquehanna International Group, Sinopharm Capital, BioTrack Capital, GGV Capital, SenseTime, China Reform Holdings, and CDH Investments all made investments this week in a bunch of startups ranging from transportation, to healthcare, to space exploration, and everything in between. This is the April 30, 2021...2021-04-3010 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: VCs Fund Gene Editing, Big Data, And Online Education StartupsIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending April 23.
We monitored 75 different startup, growth stage, and pre-IPO investment deals closing in the past 5 days totaling US$1.77 billion across China. Investors such as BioTrack Capital, Sherpa Venture Capital, IDG Capital, Lilly Asia Ventures, 3H Health Investment, HG Capital, Sequoia Capital China, Alwin Capital, and Kunlun Fund all made investments this week in a bunch of startups ranging from gene editing to building information modeling to online education to artificial intelligence to cross-border trade, and...2021-04-2312 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Robotics, Biotech And Electric Vehicle Startups Clear Funding HurdlesIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending April 16.
We are at the midpoint of the month of April, and we recorded 58 different startup, growth stage, and pre-IPO investment deals closing in the past 5 days totaling US$1.5 billion. Investors such as Sequoia Capital China, Tencent Holdings, Nio Capital, GSR Ventures, Cygnus Equity, C Ventures, BAI, CITIC PE, and Northern Light Venture all made investments this week in a wide range of companies like China's version of the U.S.-based Peloton and a...2021-04-1611 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Semiconductor Chip Shortage Problems As Chinese Startups Continue Raising FundsIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending April 9.
This week was punctuated by the Qingming Festival in China that closed businesses, but we still recorded 51 different investment deals closing in the past 5 days totaling an incredibly high US$3.4 billion. Investors such as DST Global, Tiger Global Management, General Atlantic, CMC Capital Partners, Capital Today, Sequoia Capital China, Ocean Link, Hony Capital, Aspex Management, 3W Fund, Zhen Fund, APlus Partners, Innoangel Fund and Cygnus Equity all made investments this week. Welcome to the...2021-04-0910 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Which Chinese Startup Raised The Most VC Funding This Past Month?In this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending April 2.
April is the cruelest month, wrote poet T.S. Eliot. But if April is anything like the month of March that just closed, it will be a record-breaking month for startups and investors in China. An aggregate of 336 venture capital deals worth US$12.02 billion were recorded in March 2021, and 76 different investment deals closed in the past 5 days alone totaling US$2.385 billion. Investors such as Matrix Partners China, Yingke Private Equity, Topping Capital, China Everbright...2021-04-0212 minChina Law PodcastCOVID-19 Litigation in China One Year On - Diane Peng, Fangda PartnersA year ago, the Supreme People’s Court issued three guiding opinions providing guidance to lower courts on a range of litigation and disputes issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Diane Peng analyzes how the SPC's guidance has played out in litigation proceedings in practice; PRC courts' approach to foreign-related litigation in particular; and key takeaways from COVID-related cases she has worked on.
For the full episode, click here to listen on Apple Podcasts and here for Spotify. This is the second part of our China Questions series exploring key is...2021-04-0116 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Semiconductor Chips Cut Into Auto Sector As 72 Startups Raise PE/VC Financing This WeekIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending March 19.
From Chinese business enterprises to hutongs and everything in between in China, we are nearing the end of March 2021 and in the past 5 business days we analyzed 72 of the top startup and private company deals closing with private equity and venture capital firms in China with a combined raise of more than US$2.3 billion in everything from seed to pre-IPO rounds. Investors such as KKR, Hillhouse Capital, Vision Plus Capital, Temasek Holdings, Zhen Fund, O...2021-03-2610 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Two Chinese Firms Raise US$300 Million And 70+ Others Close Funding PE/VC RoundsIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending March 19.
We passed the halfway point this week for March 2021, and in the past 5 business days we took a deep dive into nearly 80 deals closing with private equity and venture capital firms in China with a combined raise of more than US$2.79 billion in everything from seed to pre-IPO rounds. Investors such as Sequoia Capital China, Temasek, Tiantu Capital, Cherubic, SoftBank, Tencent, Firstred Fund, Everest Venture, and Shunwei Capital all got involved in the dozens...2021-03-1912 minChina Law PodcastAdvising on Entire Real Estate Lifecycles in China - Bobo Xu, Hongkong LandHongkong Land is one of Asia’s leading property investment, management and development groups. The long-established real estate developer has a significant presence in mainland China, with an extensive and growing portfolio of commercial and residential projects, which attract some of the world’s biggest retailers and luxury brands. Bobo Xu, Shanghai-based general manager and head of legal for China at Hongkong Land, shares insights on advising on the whole lifecycle of real estate projects in China, navigating challenges posed by the pandemic, developing internal compliance mechanisms, and more.
The Hongkong Land legal team was an honoree at t...2021-03-1809 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: A $700 Million Series A, Biden Shuts Out Huawei, Inner Mongolia Halts Crypto and Over 70 PE/VC Deals This Week In ChinaIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending March 12.
We are nearing the ides of March 2021, and in the past 5 business days we counted over 70 deals closing with private equity and VC firms in China with a combined raise of more than US$2.3 billion in everything from seed to pre-IPO rounds. And one firm even raised a whopping 700 million in its Series A, while we saw other news concerning Huawei, AstraZeneca, and Xpeng Motors dominate the investment headlines. Startups in China this week...2021-03-1211 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Clubhouse Clones Sprout, Smartphone Shipments Down and 60 PE/VC Deals Close This WeekIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending March 5.
So this was another great week for startups and growth companies eyeing China's venture capital and private equity coffers. We saw over 60 documented investment deals close this week, and those deals totaled more than US$1.5 billion. True, this was a 50% drop from last week's massive US$3.2 billion, but this was a week of quality, not quantity, with deals done by firms like Matrix Partners, Centurium Capital, Cedarlake Capital and China Unicom. Plus a bunch...2021-03-0510 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina Money Podcast: Nearly 100 Chinese Venture Capital Deals This Week Topping US$3.2 BillionIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending February 26.
This was a massive week for China's venture capital and private equity investors as well as the startups and businesses that closed their funding rounds. We documented 99 deals that closed this week, and those deals totaled more than 3.204 billion US dollars. Just a massive week of dealflow across China! Key investors making commitments in China this week included Temasek Holdings, GGV Capital, Zhen Fund, BAI, GSR Ventures, Huaxing New Economic Fund, Lightspeed China Partners...2021-02-2609 minChina Law PodcastAnalyzing Key Arbitration Developments in China in 2020 - Edward Liu, Hill DickinsonThe Chinese government has been outspoken in recent years about its desire to improve the business environment for both domestic and foreign companies. Part of its strategy to do so has been the promotion of arbitration by the Chinese judiciary, spearheaded by the Supreme People's Court. At the same time, the Hong Kong government led by its Secretary for Justice, the arbitrator Teresa Cheng, has been eager to promote Hong Kong as a regional dispute resolution hub. Edward Liu discusses the ways in which China is opening its doors to foreign arbitral institutions and the promotion of frictionless arbitration...2021-01-1423 minChina Law PodcastPost-Election Special Part II – US-China Export Controls, Sanctions Under a Biden AdministrationThe Trump administration has creatively used U.S. export controls and sanctions to further its foreign policy goals, most notably restricting U.S. business dealings with Chinese entities in various technological sectors. Benjamin Kostrzewa and Holly Blackwell discuss the future of the U.S. export controls and sanctions regimes under a new administration; the overarching policy goals and specific policy tools; the implications for international disputes and compliance; and more.
For the full episode, click here to listen on Apple Podcasts and here for Spotify.
Benjamin Kostrzewa is...2020-11-2600 minChina Law PodcastPost-Election Special Part I - US-China Investment Under a Biden AdministrationWith a new U.S. presidential administration all but confirmed, all eyes now are on how a Biden presidency will differ from its predecessor in terms of its policies towards China. Jeremy Zucker and Yang Wang discuss FDI flows between the two countries, the outlook for cross-border M&A, the potential policy tools used by the Biden administration in this area, and more.
Today’s episode is the first of a two-part special looking at what a Biden administration could mean for U.S.-China business and investment. Next week's episode will cover U.S...2020-11-1900 minChina Law PodcastChina's First Comprehensive Personal Data Law - Barbara Li, Rui Bai Law FirmData protection has been one of the top priorities for lawmakers and regulators in China in recent years, as concerns over the commercial collection and processing of personal information have increased alongside the explosion of the country’s internet economy. Barbara Li analyzes the extraterritorial reach of the new draft PRC Law on the Protection of Personal Information (中华人民共和国个人信息保护法), its provisions on cross-border data transfer, why the law is good news for GDPR compliant international companies, and more.
Barbara Li is Head of Corporate at Rui Bai Law Firm in Beijing, where she spearheads the TMT and FinTech practices.
...2020-11-1300 minChina Law PodcastDelivering Value as an In-House Counsel for a Multinational in China - Myra Gao, Danfoss China GCTraditionally, in-house lawyers in China have not been viewed as a core component of business strategy, but this has changed massively in recent years, with in-house counsel increasingly looking to get involved in major decision-making. Myra Gao discusses her role at Danfoss China, the growing attention she pays to export control developments on both sides of the Pacific, the company’s quick and early response to COVID-19, as well as the rapid development of China’s environmental regulations.
Myra Gao is Head of Legal at Danfoss China and winner of the General Counsel of t...2020-10-3000 minChina Law PodcastChina's New Export Control Law and Redefining National Security - Nathan Bush, DLA PiperExport controls have been one of the main policy tools wielded by the Trump administration in its trade and technology war against China. Now, China has made its first major move in response, with a new law specifically focused on export controls. Nate Bush discusses the scope of items the new law covers, the ways in which it departs from the export control regimes of other countries, the implications for companies from third countries amid worsening US-China relations, and more.
Nate Bush is partner at DLA Piper in Singapore where he heads the firm’s As...2020-10-2300 minChina Law PodcastNavigating Business Expansion, COVID-19 in China as a General Counsel - Judy Wong, Tricor GroupIn-house legal departments around the world are under more stress than ever, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing massive upheavals to businesses' operations, often at breakneck speed. Judy Wong, group chief legal counsel and chief compliance officer for Tricor, shares insights from her work as the head of the legal team at Tricor, a business expansion consultancy in Asia based in Hong Kong, with 47 offices and 2,700 employees spread out across 21 countries and territories around the world. Judy discusses the company’s operations and strategy in mainland China, as well as the impact of the pandemic on her work.
Th...2020-09-2511 minChina Law PodcastGoing Global: Arbitration in China and its Growing Internationalization - Hu Ke, Jingtian & GongchengWith arbitration being the preferred method of dispute resolution globally for international commercial contracts, China has recognized the need to modernize its arbitration system and bring it in line with international best practice as it embarks on high-value global investment projects. In this episode, Hu Ke shares insights about Beijing's pro-arbitration strategy; its ties to the Belt and Road and the Greater Bay Area initiatives; major reforms opening up the mainland market to foreign arbitral institutions, and more.
Hu Ke is a Beijing-based disputes partner at Jingtian and Gongcheng who specializes in international litigation and arbitration.2020-09-1818 minChina Law PodcastTurning Tides: EU Foreign Investment Screening, COVID-19, and Growing Scrutiny on China - Caroline Thomas, Jay Modrall, Norton Rose FulbrightChinese FDI in the European Union has skyrocketed over the last decade, increasing by almost 50 times in between 2008 and 2016. However, investment levels have since flatlined and even fallen as a result of both a downturn in China’s domestic economy as well as growing political headwinds in the global business landscape. In this episode, Caroline Thomas and Jay Modrall discuss the new FDI screening regulation coming into effect next month in the EU, as well as an implementation guideline for the regulation issued in March by the EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, in response to the pandemic. On t...2020-09-0432 minChina Law PodcastData War - China's Cross-Border Data Controls Compared with the EU, US - Dr Bo Zhao, Tilburg University School of LawThe rapid growth of the internet economy over recent years has ushered in a new frontier in the ongoing battle between the world’s biggest superpowers: that of data protection. With data being hailed by some as the oil of the 21st century, the battle between states and between companies is not just to see who can collect the most data, but also increasingly to see who can best protect their data from being collected by rival governments and market competitors.
In this episode, Dr Bo Zhao draws on his comparative research background to share insights on...2020-08-2826 min
Museológicas Podcast#1 COVID-19 e a China - Marcos Costa Lima (DCP-UFPE): A China e as relações internacionaisComo a China tem se destacado no combate à Covid-19, comparando com os métodos empregados pelos países "ocidentais"? A pandemia tem sido usada por uma retórica imperialista dos EUA no contexto das "guerras comerciais" com a China. Seria mesmo o caso de pensarmos que EUA e China estão a caminho daqulio que Graham Allison chamou de “armadilha de Tucídides”? Essas foram as questões que nortearam o primeiro programa da Série “O Covid-19 e a China”, chamado “A China e as relações internacionais”. Nele, o professor do Departamento de Antropologia e Museologia da UFPE Daniel de Souza Leão V...2020-07-2348 minChina Law PodcastHow China’s Cybersecurity Review Poses Challenges to Foreign Suppliers - Barbara Li and Zhou YangJust as the United States has beefed up its scrutiny of the supply chains of its critical infrastructure in recent months, China has also launched a new cybersecurity review (CSR) for mitigating the national security risks posed by theirs. In this episode, Barbara Li and Zhou Yang explain the scope and process of the cybersecurity review, the basic steps parties must take in order to comply, the implications for foreign suppliers, and more.
Barbara Li is Head of Corporate at Rui Bai Law Firm in Beijing, where she spearheads the TMT and FinTech practices...2020-07-1622 minChina Law PodcastWhat the PRC Civil Code Means for Doing Business in China - Ulrike Glueck and Michael Munzinger, CMSChina finally has a Civil Code after multiple failed attempts at creating one. The Code defines the rights and duties of China’s 1.4 billion citizens and has implications for all segments of Chinese society, from consumers to investors to businesses. In this episode, Ulrike Glueck and Michael Munzinger break down the gigantic piece of legislation into key takeaways for businesses and investors in China.
Ulrike Glueck is Managing Partner and Head of Corporate of global law firm CMS' Shanghai office. Michael Munzinger is a counsel for CMS, also in Shanghai.
The China Law Po...2020-07-0923 min
China Law PodcastThe Unreliable Entity List, China's Trade War Retaliation - Lester Ross and Kenneth Zhou, WilmerHaleThe China-U.S. trade and tech war has heated up significantly in recent weeks as the U.S. has ramped up export controls and made moves on Hong Kong. In this episode, Lester Ross and Kenneth Zhou discuss China's “unreliable entity list,” widely considered China's main retaliatory weapon against U.S. companies. They analyze the potential legal bases for the List, the possible consequences for those companies listed, as well as lobbying efforts by American companies in both Beijing and Washington D.C.
Lester Ross is head of WilmerHale's Beijing office. He is also Chair of AmCham China’s Policy Commit...2020-06-0522 min
China Law Podcast'Unbundling' China's New Data Protection Standards - Sherry Gong and Mark Parsons, Hogan LovellsThe Chinese regulators have finalized a new Personal Information Security Specification that lawyers recommend businesses comply fully with. In this episode, Hogan Lovells' Sherry Gong and Mark Parsons dissect the new national standard: the concept of unbundled consent, the impact on biometric data and targeted advertising, comparisons with the GDPR, and more.
Sherry Gong is a Beijing-based partner who has advised many multinational companies in China including PayPal and Tencent. She is recognized as a leading lawyer in China’s higher education sector. Mark Parsons is a Hong Kong-based partner who specializes in TMT sectors across the Asia-Pacific.
The China La...2020-05-2824 min
China Law PodcastLegal Issues Surrounding China's Self-Driving Cars - Mark Schaub, KWMThe self-driving revolution is underway. Carmakers around the world are planning to have fully autonomous vehicles on the road by 2030. In China alone, it is estimated that there will be more than eight million autonomous vehicles on the roads by 2035. In this episode, Mark Schaub discusses the opportunities for foreign carmakers in China, how autonomous vehicles and national security are linked, the emergence of self-driving car fleets, and more.
Mark Schaub is a London-based senior partner at King & Wood Mallesons who specializes in cross border M&A, intellectual property, and private equity investment in China. Mark was the first foreign...2020-05-2023 min
China Law PodcastUS Cracks Down on Tech Exports to China - Amanda DeBusk, Former US Commerce Department OfficialThe prospect of U.S.-China decoupling is looking more probable by the day as the Trump administration ramps up its controls on exports of sensitive technology to China. In this episode, Amanda DeBusk discusses the impact of new U.S. controls on Hong Kong, China’s military-civilian fusion, fears surrounding Chinese involvement in core U.S. infrastructure, and much more.
Amanda DeBusk is chair of Dechert’s global International Trade and Government Regulation practice based in Washington D.C. Her practice focuses on the enforcement of export controls and trade compliance. She was U.S. Commerce Department assistant secretary for...2020-05-0823 min
China Law PodcastMichael Jordan's Battle for his Name in China - Laura Wen-yu Young, Wang & WangMichael Jordan is a household name throughout the world, but in China, his name is at the center of a protracted dispute over the trademark rights to his name in Chinese. In this episode, we do a deep dive into the background of Michael Jordan’s battle to lay claim to his name and brand in China: how it all began, the trademarks at stake, the legal arguments from both sides, and the courts’ rulings.
Laura Wen-Yu Young is Managing Partner at Wang and Wang, a U.S. law firm specializing in intellectual property and investment in China. Laura has 30 year...2020-04-2426 min
China Law PodcastEmployers' Coronavirus Obligations As Business Resumes in China - Jonathan Isaacs, Baker McKenzieWith the novel coronavirus outbreak now contained in China, growing attention is being paid to getting businesses back into normal operation and revitalizing a stuttering economy. In this episode, Jonathan Isaacs discusses what obligations employers in China have as they resume operations, from providing sanitary equipment at work to reporting suspected cases of infection to the authorities. He also shares his analysis of employers’ liability if an employee contracts the virus, as well as the possible ways through which struggling businesses can reduce their costs during these tough times.
Jonathan Isaacs is head of Baker McKenzie's China employment practice based he...2020-03-2521 min
The Delphi PodcastRockTree’s Omer Ozden and Kevin O’Brien: China’s Mammoth Blockchain Market OpportunityHost Tom Shaughnessy talks to Omer Ozden and Kevin O’Brien, CEO and Managing Director of Rocktree Capital, respectively. They discuss the China blockchain market versus the US, tech innovation, the move to cashless economies, and more.
Key Points
US tech innovation is stifled by regulatory restrictions as compared to China.
It’s of the utmost importance to be sure you’re legally compliant from the beginning to avoid huge problems later.
China is at the forefront of a global movement towards cashless economies.
Episode Highlights
Rocktree Capital’s biggest presence is in China.
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China Matters - the China Institute podcastReligion in China with Ryan DunchProfessor Ryan Dunch of the University of Alberta discusses the evolution and current state of religion in China.2019-09-0346 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina VC/Tech Weekly Roundup: Centurium Capital Gets $1.89B For Debut Fund, China To Build ‘Responsible AI’In this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture and tech sector for the week of June 17 to June 21, with Eudora Wang sitting in for Nina Xiang in Hong Kong.
Topics covered include China issued eight principles to regulate the research and application of artificial intelligence (AI), Centurium Capital closed its debut China fund at over US$1.89 billion in capital commitments, and Cathay Capital reached the first closing for its second investment vehicle at €320 million (US$359.40 million) to support start-ups in China, Europe and North America.
Be sure to subscribe to China Mone...2019-06-2108 min
Podcast Brunch ClubKaiser Kuo, co-host of the Sinica podcastSteven Zampanti, the leader of our PBC chapter in Minneapolis, chats with Kaiser Kuo, the founder and co-host of the Sinica podcast from SupChina. We featured two episodes of Sinica on the podcast listening list on Understanding China: “The China Questions, with Jennifer Rudolph and Michael Szonyi” and “Howard French on how China’s past shapes its present ambitions.”
Some of the things they talked about:
UNDERSTANDING CHINA podcast listening list
Podcasts within the SupChina network: Sinica, The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief, ChinaEconTalk, NüVoices, TechBuzz China by Pandaily, Middle Earth
Sinica interviews about the situation in Xinjiang: i...2019-06-1819 min
Podcast Brunch ClubKaiser Kuo, co-host of the Sinica podcastSteven Zampanti, the leader of our PBC chapter in Minneapolis, chats with Kaiser Kuo, the founder and co-host of the Sinica podcast from SupChina. We featured two episodes of Sinica on the podcast listening list on Understanding China: “The China Questions, with Jennifer Rudolph and Michael Szonyi” and “Howard French on how China’s past shapes its present ambitions.”
Some of the things they talked about:
UNDERSTANDING CHINA podcast listening list
Podcasts within the SupChina network: Sinica, The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief, ChinaEconTalk, NüVoices, TechBuzz China by Pandaily, Middle Earth
Sinica interviews about the situation in Xinjiang: i...2019-06-1819 min
China Matters - the China Institute podcastThe Evolution of the Communist Party of China with Professor Jeremy PaltielProfessor Jeremy Paltiel speaks with host Jia Wang about the ongoing evolution of the Communist Party of China.2019-04-2930 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina VC/Tech Weekly Roundup: China To Attract Foreign Direct Investment, CITIC Launches Fund For China’s Data CentersIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture and tech sector for the week of January 14 to January 18, with Eudora Wang sitting in for Nina Xiang in Hong Kong.
Topics covered include China will introduce a positive policy to attract foreign direct investment, CITIC Construction teams up with Japanese ITOCHU to launch a fund for building data centers in China, and American venture capital firm Redpoint Ventures anticipates raising US$400 million for two China-focused funds.
Be sure to subscribe to China Money Podcast for free in the iTunes store, or subscribe to o...2019-01-1810 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina VC/Tech Weekly Roundup: ‘Made In China 2025’ Dropped From Priorities, Zhejiang To Invest $17B In TechIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture and tech sector for the week of December 10 to December 14, 2018, with Eudora Wang sitting in for Nina Xiang.
Topics covered include China potentially eases its high-tech push formulated in the "Made in China 2025", Eastern China's Zhejiang Province plans to invest over US$17.5 billion to accelerate the technology industry, and China launches US$12.8 billion fund to boost high-tech industries in the Greater Bay Area.
Be sure to subscribe to China Money Podcast for free in the iTunes store, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter.2018-12-1517 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesChina VC/Tech Weekly Roundup: China Unveils Punishments For IP Theft, China Mobile To Launch $1.46B 5G FundIn this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture and tech sector for the week of December 3 to December 7, 2018, with Eudora Wang sitting in for Nina Xiang.
Topics covered include China unveils 38 punishments for serious intellectual property (IP) violations, China Mobile plans to set up a US$1.46 billion 5G industrial fund, and China's renowned physicist and founder of Danhua Capital Zhang Shoucheng commits suicide.
Be sure to subscribe to China Money Podcast for free in the iTunes store, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter.2018-12-0818 min
The ACRI Podcast30. Australian media discourse on China - with James LaurencesonWhen Australia talks about China, the China Opportunity and the China Challenge forms part of the discourse. The China Opportunity reflects the enormous economic benefits that Australia already derives from its $184 billion trade relationship with China. The China Challenge reflects the reality that as China has risen in wealth and power, some of its behaviour has conflicted with Australia’s interests. These narratives are grounded in facts and evidence. However, in the last 18 months the discourses of China Threat, China Angst and China Panic – which are less evidence-based – have become more prevalent.
James Laurenceson, Deputy Director of the Australia-China Relations Instit...2018-11-1420 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesLisa Randall: China’s Ambition In Building Particle Collider Can Be "Ground-Breaking"As moviegoers were mesmerized by the futuristic stories in Christopher Nolan's science fiction film Interstellar, Harvard University's theoretical physicist Lisa Randall says the high-grossing movie - even though "technically accurate" - failed to illustrate the type of extra dimensions she tries to picture in her own mind.
"They have to make it [the fifth dimension] visible to people looking at the screen, which means that some of the subtle effects - that are on scales that you'd never be able to see with your naked eyes, won't be shown in the movie," Randall explains in a recent interview with China...2018-11-1321 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesHao Jingfang: China Faces Challenges To Succeed In Fundamental Research Due To Short-Term ThinkingJack Ma said last month that China needs to focus on "new manufacturing", while the U.S. launched a trade war in order to bring "old manufacturing" back to the world's largest economy.
Putting the contrast aside, the focus on new manufacturing has never been stronger in China. Efforts to build smart factories and government subsidies toward the initiative are growing across the country.
A recent report published by the China Development Research Foundation, a think tank initiated by the Development Research Center of the State Council, documented some of such campaigns.
In one example, Dongguan, a small city in...2018-10-0913 min
McKinsey Greater ChinaObesity: How big will China get?As Chinese consumers get wealthier and consume more, their diets and lifestyles change. While still not at the levels seen in mature markets, obesity is on the rise in China. What should China do to address this issue early on?
In this podcast, Nick Leung discusses this topic with Jonathan Woetzel and Franck LeDeu. Jonathan is a Senior Partner in Shanghai who leads the McKinsey Global Institute in Asia. Franck is a Partner who leads McKinsey’s Healthcare Practice in China. Nick is Managing Partner of McKinsey’s Greater China practice.
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