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Conversations exploring China, technology, and US-China relations. Guests include a wide range of analysts, policymakers, and academics. Hosted by Jordan Schneider. Check out the newsletter at www.chinatalk.media/

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Recent Guests

Russell Kaplan
Co-founder of Cognition
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Episode: Software Abundance for Government With Cognition's Russell Kaplan
Frank Kendall
Former Secretary of the Air Force (2021-2025)
U.S. Department of Defense / Air Force
Episode: Second Breakfast: Iran and the DIB with Fmr SECAF Frank Kendall
Emmy Probasco
CSET analyst, panelist
Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET)
Episode: Emergency Pod: Iran + Anthropic
Dario Amodei
Co-founder of Anthropic, introduced as a guest on the episode
Anthropic
Episode: Second Breakfast: Anthropic, SecDefs being weird
Lawrence Freedman
Dean of Strategic Studies; author on Falklands War and nuclear strategy
King's College London (academic)
Episode: Lawrence Freedman on Strategy and Nuclear War
Eric Slesinger
Investor in early-stage startups through his fund, 201 Ventures. Previously worked in the US intelligence community.
201 Ventures
Episode: Second Breakfast: Iran, Munich + European Defense Tech, Anthropic
Jasmine Sun
Author of the New York Times article about peptides that inspired this podcast
The New York Times
Episode: Chinese Peptides (Reported Podcast Special Edition!)
Hamilton Morris
Science journalist and chemist known for his VICE series on psychoactive drugs
VICE
Episode: Chinese Peptides (Reported Podcast Special Edition!)
Daniel Camilo
A Portuguese national who has spent over a decade in China working in the games industry.
Episode: China's Gaming Landscape

Host

Jordan Schneider
Host of the podcast, known for insightful discussions and engaging interviews with a variety of guests across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 665 ratings
  • The space program

    Jordan, a few years back I heard you ask a guest, “how can I grow China Talk?” That day I didn’t think you would last as a podcaster.

    Today, the quality of people you are able to come on the show is amazing.

    Your ability to drop leading questions and the shut up is remarkable.

    Congratulations, I look forward to each of your podcasts. 2nd breakfast is genius.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rswanky
    United States2 months ago
  • No podcast episode should ever be released with edits that cut a speaker mid thought. Points off for that.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    c
    6 months ago
  • Content great, audio shocking

    Love this pod. Great discussions.

    Drives me insane that every episode has a different audio quality. This week’s ep, the guy sounds underwater.

    Makes my heart sink when a new ep is up because I’ll know I have to sit through bad recording.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tastefultrade
    Australia6 months ago
  • Leaving the building…

    After sticking with this for nearly a year, I am now a “former“ listener/reader. I find that the quality varies enormously, and that the topic selection lacks coherence. Perhaps most disturbing of all is that when I try to listen in order to be able to do other things simultaneously, I am assaulted by a host who sounds like a high school sophomore trying to frame a thought or a sentence with as many “…..like” phrases as possible. It makes my head hurt. None of my adult children speak that way be... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fed up in HK
    United States7 months ago
  • Thought provoking

    The range of topic is indeed wild. The last episode “Dissent from Moscow to Beijing” was really good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeeAbrahamZ
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of topics covered, although some have noted concerns about audio quality and coherence.
Feedback reflects a tension between wanting focused content on China versus broader tech and geopolitical discussions, with opinions divided on the show's direction.
The quality of guests on the podcast is often praised, indicating the host's ability to attract high-level discussions.

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#156
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Talking Points

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Autonomous Weapons 101 + Anthropic v DoW
Q: So what else besides that directive is kind of keeping humans involved in these sorts of decisions?
Human involvement is anchored in broader law and policy beyond specific directives: formal use-of-force guidelines, international humanitarian law, and the risk-management framework that requires humans to validate reliability and legality before deploying autonomous weapons, with testing and evaluation playing a crucial role in ensuring systems perform as expected.
Autonomous Weapons 101 + Anthropic v DoW
Q: So, Mike, how would you characterise where the fear lies in the well-meaning researcher or head of an AI lab who thinks their technology used for certain types of autonomy would be a bad direction to go?
The fear often stems from imagining AI making life-and-death decisions without human judgment, but in practice there is already substantial autonomy in current systems; the bigger worry is ensuring that any new autonomy actually aligns with legal and ethical norms and that humans remain accountable for use of force.
Chinamaxxing
Q: Do you think discontent with democracy is part of what's driving Chinese maxing?
Discontent with democracy might drive a perception that China, with its focus on stability, offers a semblance of order and functionality that contrasts with Western chaos.
Anthropic's Dario Amodei on AI Competition
Q: What do you make of DeepSeek releasing its model on open source?
Amodei believes the implications of DeepSeek's powerful model release are significant, highlighting that it's the first strong model from a Chinese company, despite discussions about open vs. closed weights.
Anthropic's Dario Amodei on AI Competition
Q: Is this something you're concerned about at all?
Amodei humorously responds to whether Anthropic is worried about Huawei and discusses the challenges of implementing effective export controls on advanced chips.

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This podcast offers engaging discussions centered on China, technology, and US-China relations, showcasing a diverse array of guests including analysts, policymakers, and academics. Episodes frequently explore the intricate dynamics of geopolitical strategies, technological advancements, and current events impacting China and the international community. The unique blend of in-depth analysis and conversational style fosters an informative yet accessible environment for listeners, making it particularly valuable for those interested in contemporary global affairs and the evolving landscape of US-China relations.

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2. Frank Kendall
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5. Lawrence Freedman
6. Eric Slesinger
7. Jasmine Sun
8. Hamilton Morris

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