Name: Interview with Professor Nan Li, Shanghai Jiao Tong University by China of Tomorrow by WisdomTree Asset Management
Duration: 31 min 46 s
Description: On this episode of the China of Tomorrow Podcast, Liqian Ren is joined by Professor Nan Li from the College of Economics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Liqian and Professor Li discuss the Chinese financial regulations in China and as well as the Professor's views on the digital dollar.

On this episode of the China of Tomorrow Podcast, Liqian Ren is joined by Professor Nan Li from the College of Economics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Liqian and Professor Li discuss the Chinese financial regulations in China and as well as the Professor's views on the digital dollar.

Interview with Professor Nan Li, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren discusses the emergence of DeepSeek, a generative AI platform developed by a quantitative trading firm, and its implications for Chinese technology and equity markets. Listen now to learn more about the advancements in AI and biotech in China, the macroeconomic environment affecting the equity landscape, and the rising significance of Hangzhou as a tech hub.  

DeepSeek and Its Impact on Chinese Tech

What signals is Beijing sending to private enterprises, and how could it impact investors? This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren breaks down a recent meeting between President Xi Jinping and top Chinese entrepreneurs, exploring its implications for China’s business landscape. She also examines the effects of U.S. sanctions on Chinese tech companies, the country’s latest technological innovations, and how the success of a Chinese animated film provides cultural context for these shifts. Liqian also offers key investment insights to help navigate China’s evolving market.

U.S.-China Relations: What You Need to Know

What do the latest U.S. tariffs mean for China’s economy and your portfolio? This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren revisits the evolving U.S.-China trade landscape, unpacking the latest tariff increases, their impact on global markets, and what investors should watch next. Liqian also breaks down key takeaways from China’s National People’s Congress and a surprising shift in U.S.-China digital diplomacy. Whether you’re investing in emerging markets or tracking geopolitical risks, this episode offers valuable insights for navigating the road ahead. 

Understanding U.S. Tariffs on China

This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren unpacks the latest trends in U.S. and Chinese retail sales, the impact of U.S.-China relations on investment strategies, and continued decline in China’s housing market. Liqian also explores shifting policies aimed at stimulating demand and the resilience of Chinese consumers amid economic challenges – while addressing the broader geopolitical competition shaping these dynamics. 

Market Overview: U.S. and China Retail Sales

What do tariffs, tech, and Taiwan mean for your portfolio? This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren unpacks the latest developments between the U.S. and China—from market volatility and currency shifts to the broader investment landscape.

U.S.-China Relations: Tariffs, Tech and Taiwan

This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren breaks down the latest in U.S.-China tensions from tariff escalations and tech carve-outs to delisting risks and shifting investor sentiment. As markets weigh the potential for a near-term deal, she cuts through the noise with clear analysis on what's driving the headlines, where the pressure points lie, and how capital markets are adapting. 

Tariffs and Trade Wars: Will the U.S. and China Strike a Deal?

This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren breaks down what’s really changing in China’s trade and economic landscape, from shifting tariff dynamics and import charges to consumer price trends and tech competition. Liqian also explores how these shifts may impact markets, multinationals, and everyday investors navigating exposure to China in a volatile global backdrop.

Global Trade Outlook: What’s Shifting in 2025?

Welcome to the China of Tomorrow podcast, hosted by WisdomTree's Director of Modern Alpha, Liqian Ren. Tune-in now to discover our on-the-ground insights and high level analysis on emerging markets from China to India and Beyond.

Investing involves risks including loss of principal. This material represents the opinions of the participants at a specific time and is not intended to forecast future events or guarantee future results and should not be relied upon as investment advice. Liquian Ren is a registered rep of Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

Interview with Professor Nan Li, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

China of Tomorrow by WisdomTree Asset Management

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