Keyu Jin is an economist specializing in China’s economy, international macroeconomics, global trade imbalances, and financial policy. She is the author of The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep477-sc See below for , transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.
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OUTLINE:
- (00:00) – Introduction
- (00:35) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections
- (08:26) – Misconceptions about China
- (12:57) – Education in China
- (22:14) – Economic reforms of Deng Xiaoping
- (27:33) – Mayor economy and GDP growth race
- (41:20) – Growing up in China
- (46:58) – First time in the US
- (51:12) – China’s government vs business sector
- (54:46) – Communism and capitalism
- (58:25) – Jack Ma
- (1:04:37) – China’s view on innovation and copying ideas
- (1:11:15) – DeepSeek moment
- (1:15:09) – CHIPS Act
- (1:16:56) – Tariffs and Trade
- (1:29:21) – Immigration
- (1:34:08) – Taiwan
- (1:39:54) – One-child policy
- (1:47:51) – China’s economy collapse predictions
- (1:52:34) – Advice for visiting China
PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: lexfridman.com/podcast – Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2lwqZIr – Spotify: spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 – RSS: lexfridman.com/feed/podcast – Podcast Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZg... – Clips Channel: youtube.com/lexclips
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<p>Keyu Jin is an economist specializing in China’s economy, international macroeconomics, global trade imbalances, and financial policy. She is the author of The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep477-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep477-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/keyu-jin-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/keyu-jin-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Keyu’s X: <a href="https://x.com/KeyuJin">https://x.com/KeyuJin</a><br /> Keyu’s Website: <a href="https://keyujin.com/">https://keyujin.com/</a><br /> The New China Playbook (Book): <a href="https://amzn.to/4lpgmyK">https://amzn.to/4lpgmyK</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Allio Capital:</b> AI-powered investment app that uses global macroeconomic trends.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/allio_capital-ep477-sc">https://alliocapital.com/</a><br /> <b>UPLIFT Desk:</b> Standing desks and office ergonomics.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/uplift_desk-ep477-sc">https://upliftdesk.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Hampton:</b> Community for high-growth founders and CEOs.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/hampton-ep477-sc">https://joinhampton.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Lindy:</b> No-code AI agent builder.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lindy-ep477-sc">https://go.lindy.ai/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep477-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (00:35) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections<br /> (08:26) – Misconceptions about China<br /> (12:57) – Education in China<br /> (22:14) – Economic reforms of Deng Xiaoping<br /> (27:33) – Mayor economy and GDP growth race<br /> (41:20) – Growing up in China<br /> (46:58) – First time in the US<br /> (51:12) – China’s government vs business sector<br /> (54:46) – Communism and capitalism<br /> (58:25) – Jack Ma<br /> (1:04:37) – China’s view on innovation and copying ideas<br /> (1:11:15) – DeepSeek moment<br /> (1:15:09) – CHIPS Act<br /> (1:16:56) – Tariffs and Trade<br /> (1:29:21) – Immigration<br /> (1:34:08) – Taiwan<br /> (1:39:54) – One-child policy<br /> (1:47:51) – China’s economy collapse predictions<br /> (1:52:34) – Advice for visiting China</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</b><br /> – Podcast Website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> – Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> – Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> – RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
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Keyu Jin is an economist specializing in China’s economy, international macroeconomics, global trade imbalances, and financial policy. She is the author of The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep477-sc See below for , transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.
Transcript: lexfridman.com/keyu-jin-transcript
CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: lexfridman.com/survey AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: lexfridman.com/ama Hiring – join our team: lexfridman.com/hiring Other – other ways to get in touch: lexfridman.com/contact
EPISODE LINKS: Keyu’s X: @KeyuJin Keyu’s Website: keyujin.com The New China Playbook (Book): amzn.to/4lpgmyK
SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Allio Capital: AI-powered investment app that uses global macroeconomic trends. Go to alliocapital.com UPLIFT Desk: Standing desks and office ergonomics. Go to upliftdesk.com/lex Hampton: Community for high-growth founders and CEOs. Go to joinhampton.com/lex Lindy: No-code AI agent builder. Go to go.lindy.ai/lex LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to drinkLMNT.com/lex
OUTLINE:
- (00:00) – Introduction
- (00:35) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections
- (08:26) – Misconceptions about China
- (12:57) – Education in China
- (22:14) – Economic reforms of Deng Xiaoping
- (27:33) – Mayor economy and GDP growth race
- (41:20) – Growing up in China
- (46:58) – First time in the US
- (51:12) – China’s government vs business sector
- (54:46) – Communism and capitalism
- (58:25) – Jack Ma
- (1:04:37) – China’s view on innovation and copying ideas
- (1:11:15) – DeepSeek moment
- (1:15:09) – CHIPS Act
- (1:16:56) – Tariffs and Trade
- (1:29:21) – Immigration
- (1:34:08) – Taiwan
- (1:39:54) – One-child policy
- (1:47:51) – China’s economy collapse predictions
- (1:52:34) – Advice for visiting China
PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: lexfridman.com/podcast – Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2lwqZIr – Spotify: spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 – RSS: lexfridman.com/feed/podcast – Podcast Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZg... – Clips Channel: youtube.com/lexclips
Raw Description
<p>Keyu Jin is an economist specializing in China’s economy, international macroeconomics, global trade imbalances, and financial policy. She is the author of The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep477-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep477-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/keyu-jin-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/keyu-jin-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Keyu’s X: <a href="https://x.com/KeyuJin">https://x.com/KeyuJin</a><br /> Keyu’s Website: <a href="https://keyujin.com/">https://keyujin.com/</a><br /> The New China Playbook (Book): <a href="https://amzn.to/4lpgmyK">https://amzn.to/4lpgmyK</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Allio Capital:</b> AI-powered investment app that uses global macroeconomic trends.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/allio_capital-ep477-sc">https://alliocapital.com/</a><br /> <b>UPLIFT Desk:</b> Standing desks and office ergonomics.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/uplift_desk-ep477-sc">https://upliftdesk.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Hampton:</b> Community for high-growth founders and CEOs.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/hampton-ep477-sc">https://joinhampton.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Lindy:</b> No-code AI agent builder.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lindy-ep477-sc">https://go.lindy.ai/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep477-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (00:35) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections<br /> (08:26) – Misconceptions about China<br /> (12:57) – Education in China<br /> (22:14) – Economic reforms of Deng Xiaoping<br /> (27:33) – Mayor economy and GDP growth race<br /> (41:20) – Growing up in China<br /> (46:58) – First time in the US<br /> (51:12) – China’s government vs business sector<br /> (54:46) – Communism and capitalism<br /> (58:25) – Jack Ma<br /> (1:04:37) – China’s view on innovation and copying ideas<br /> (1:11:15) – DeepSeek moment<br /> (1:15:09) – CHIPS Act<br /> (1:16:56) – Tariffs and Trade<br /> (1:29:21) – Immigration<br /> (1:34:08) – Taiwan<br /> (1:39:54) – One-child policy<br /> (1:47:51) – China’s economy collapse predictions<br /> (1:52:34) – Advice for visiting China</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</b><br /> – Podcast Website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> – Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> – Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> – RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
