What does the latest turn in U.S.-China relations mean for your portfolio? This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren breaks down China’s newest inflation and export data, highlights how Chinese manufacturers are rerouting supply chains through Southeast Asia, and explains why rare earth minerals may be Beijing’s strongest card at the negotiating table. With state visits in the works and tensions rising, Liqian shares what investors should watch and why these developments could ripple across global markets.

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China of Tomorrow: Rare Earths, Trade Routes, and the Real Stakes in U.S.-China Talks

China is pivoting from infrastructure-heavy stimulus to targeted consumer support, but will it be enough to sustain growth? This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren breaks down Beijing’s evolving playbook, from service-sector subsidies to the political sensitivities shaping its response to U.S. actions in the Middle East. Listen now to hear how domestic policy and global dynamics are reshaping China’s economic path.

China’s Economic and Global Shift

From tariffs and tech to local protests and market stimulus, this week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren cuts through the noise. She offers a grounded take on China’s economic positioning, domestic sentiment, and how investors should interpret the latest U.S.-China trade dynamics.

China Beyond the Headlines

From tech restrictions to infrastructure stimulus, China is walking a tightrope between global pressure and domestic priorities. This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren examines how shifting dynamics with the U.S., EU, and Russia are reshaping China’s economic outlook and what it means for investors.

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Rethinking Risk in Chinese Equities

From rare earth leverage to Nvidia chip scrutiny and stalled trade talks, tensions between the U.S. and China remain high. This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren unpacks the delicate power dynamics shaping today’s negotiations, what’s driving policy hesitation on both sides, and how social and economic pressures are playing out on the ground in China. 

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U.S.-China Relations: Chips, Tariffs and Tensions

Patriotism, policy, and performance are intersecting in China’s markets. In this week’s episode of China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren discusses the strategic signals behind China’s recent military display, the latest run-up in equities, and how subtle shifts in currency and interest rate dynamics could support sentiment heading into year-end.

What Driving China’s Equity Rebound?

From student testing to social structure, China’s education system influences far more than college admissions. In this episode of China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren sits down with co-authors Hongbin Li, Co-Director of the Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions, and Ruixue Jia, Professor of Economics at the University of California to discuss The Highest Exam, their new book exploring how the Gaokao (college entry exam) system helps explain China’s growth model, inequality, and policy challenges. 

 
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The System That Shapes China

In this episode of China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren sits down with Anne Stevenson-Yang, co-founder of J Capital Research and author of Wild Ride: A Short History of the Opening and Closing of the Chinese Economy, to discuss the evolving state-business dynamic in China. From early reform-era optimism to today’s more centralized economic model, they cover the long arc of China’s development, how investment incentives have shifted, and what signs investors can watch for as the government attempts to balance control with global engagement.

Power, Policy, and the Private Sector

This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren unpacks the recent policy escalation between the U.S. and China from rare earth export controls to tariff talk and long-arm sanctions. As both countries shift from symbolic measures to reciprocal action, she explores what this means for investors, the outlook for bilateral talks, and the long-term competition in hard tech. 

China and the New Trade Reality

This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren and guest Professor Tristan Brown (MIT) touch on the complexities of U.S.-China relations, focusing on the recent temporary deal between the two nations. They then explore the historical significance of Feng Shui in Qing Dynasty China, discussing its intersection with legal disputes and cultural practices. The conversation also covers the role of Islam during the Ming Dynasty, contemporary educational trends in China, and the evolving narratives surrounding archaeology and history in the country.

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The System That Shapes China

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