#477 – Keyu Jin: China’s Economy, Tariffs, Trade, Trump, Communism & Capitalism

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: See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: Hiring – join our team: Other – other ways to get in touch: EPISODE LINKS: Keyu’s X: Keyu’s Website: The New China Playbook (Book): SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Allio Capital: AI-powered investment app that uses global macroeconomic trends. Go to UPLIFT Desk: Standing desks and office ergonomics. Go to Hampton: Community for high-growth founders and CEOs. Go to Lindy: No-code AI agent builder. Go to LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to 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: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: – RSS: – Podcast Playlist: – Clips Channel:

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This episode was published on Aug 13, 2025.

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