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China Tech Talk

TP Huang
China
United States
Manufacturing
Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
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Embodied AI
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NVIDIA
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Brazil-China Relationship
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Russia
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Taiwan
Tsinghua University
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Trade
Chinese Brands
Nuclear Energy

A podcast where I talk about various Chinese tech development in new energy, AI, semiconductor, robotics and military fields. Follow me on substack tphuang.substack.com or X x.com/tphuang tphuang.substack.com

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I am currently in Beijing and have the pleasure of getting together with some friends in Tsinghua University in the AI school. I was welcomed by Alex and Qian Yu. We sat down talked a lot about the academia, AI research in China, getting talent to co... more

I was fortunate to be invited by Angelica Oung last week to talk about China’s AI progress in light of Kimi K3, DUVi lithography new, CXMT IPO and the KOSPI market crash.

Things have changed a little bit since the podcast, but CXMT remains very impo... more

My quick thoughts on DSV4-Flash: Huge improvement over the original. It took 3 to 4 months, but we essentially got something close to GLM-5.2 in software engineering tasks.

I did some testing today on VS Code using cline plugin. DSv4-Flash is essent... more

I’m staring a new series of what I call quick takes. These will be shorter (15-20 minutes) than scheduled podcast. They will be recorded whenever something interesting comes up in the tech world and I don’t want to wait to talk to someone about it.

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Recent Guests

Electric Felix
EV enthusiast and influencer on X/Twitter covering Chinese EVs and charging infrastructure
Self‑hosted/Online presence
Episode: Episode with Electric Felix
TP Huang
AI tech development expert
X/Twitter and Substack presence mentioned
Episode: My talk with Carl Zha on Long March 10B launch and recovery
Andy Collingwood
Co-host of Multipolarity podcast with Phillip Pilkington
Multipolarity / UnHerd connections
Episode: Episode 30 with Andy Collingwood
Marcel Münch
Analyst focusing on China EV and tech; known for on-X commentary on NEO and China tech
Independent consultant / analyst
Episode: Episode 28: Marcel Münch
Teepee Huang
Independent China tech analyst covering FinTech, EVs, batteries, AI, and policy
Independent analyst
Episode: My episode on AI Proem with Grace Shao
TP Wong
Expert on China's military technology and geopolitics
Independent researcher/analyst
Episode: My Radio War Nerd Episode
Paul Triolo
Subject matter expert in China tech policy and governance
Albright Stonebridge Group
Episode: Episode 27: Talk with Paul Triolo
Qian Yu
PhD student in AI, Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University
Episode: Episode 25: Embodied AI ecosystem
Dan Collins
Chemical industry expert and guest on the topic of supply chains
Chaos, Inc. (media presence mentioned)
Episode: Episode 24: Iran conflict's affect on global supply chain

Hosts

Elise; Grace Shao; TP Huang; Kyle Chan; Bora Tass
Primary hosts include Elise, Grace Shao, and TP Huang, with Kyle Chan and Bora Tass appearing as recurring contributors or guests.
Grace Shao; TP Huang; Kyle Chan; Bora Tass
Grace Shao (AI Proem/Substack) and TP Huang (China Tech Talk) are consistent hosts; Kyle Chan and Bora Tass appear as recurring contributors.
Kyle Chan; Bora Tass
Kyle Chan (Brookings Institution) frequently participates; Bora Tass appears as a returning guest with geopolitical analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Interesting subjects

    The subjects are super interesting and also the guest. The host has a lot of knowledge, but it would be even better if he dialed down his opinions and let the guest speak more. This comes with experience, but I think a bit of silence after the questions let the guest think deeper and answer deeper and steer the subject to what they are more interested in, not just what the host already knows. As a host is always better to play dumb and ask more open questions and not answer them yourself.

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High-credibility guests; deep dives into tech ecosystems and policy.
Listeners want more space for guests to speak and for the host to ask open questions.
Content is dense and highly informative for decision-making or sponsorship targeting tech-forward audiences.

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#168
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#149
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#164
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#190
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#243
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My appearance on Taipology to talk about China's AI progress
Q: How does the governance and public rhetoric around AI safety and openness affect global collaboration?
Public rhetoric that frames AI as a strategic risk can either impede or catalyze collaboration depending on policy alignment. The emphasis on openness from some Chinese labs contrasts with calls for stricter access control in other regions, potentially leading to a more bifurcated but interconnected AI ecosystem.
My appearance on Taipology to talk about China's AI progress
Q: What role do domestic memory and AI hardware players like CXMT and YMTC play in China's long-term AI ambitions?
CXMT and YMTC are central to China's self-reliant AI stack, providing critical DRAM and memory capabilities that enable large models to run domestically. Their growth reduces dependency on foreign supply chains and could shift pricing, capacity, and export dynamics, though they face challenges in lithography and EUV-equivalent tech.
My appearance on Taipology to talk about China's AI progress
Q: Where do you see China's AI models standing relative to the US frontier, given the open-source versus proprietary dynamics?
Open-source efforts in China have narrowed the gap by showcasing scalable architectures and faster iteration, while US labs still hold advantages in compute and data access. Over the next few years, the balance may hinge on the ability of Chinese labs to scale hardware, improve interconnects, and maintain an open ecosystem that keeps成本 lower for developers and users.
My talk with Carl Zha on Long March 10B launch and recovery
Q: What will win, IMEC or Belt and Road?
TP reframes the question to emphasize Belt and Road as a broad trade-engagement strategy that improves China's global reach, with IMEC framed as a regional initiative; the implication is that trade-led infrastructure and global connectivity ultimately bolster China's tech and industrial growth.
My talk with Carl Zha on Long March 10B launch and recovery
Q: Do you think AI will help China to design better space launches and leapfrog SpaceX?
TP argues that AI could enable better data-driven design and optimization in propulsion, materials, and overall system performance, potentially accelerating development and cost reduction, while acknowledging AI's role in enabling more efficient operations and autonomous systems across space programs.

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The show concentrates on China's technology ecosystem, spanning AI, semiconductor hardware, robotics, new energy, and military tech, with episodes weaving on-the-ground insights from the Chinese tech scene to geopolitical and policy contexts. Guests range from researchers and analysts to industry practitioners, often analyzing supply chains, government policy, and global competition in tech hardware and AI. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on embodied AI, open-source vs. commercial tools, and the interplay between domestic ecosystems and global partners, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable perspectives for partnerships, investments, or sponsorships in tech-forward topics.

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2. TP Huang
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7. Paul Triolo
8. Qian Yu

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