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China Tech Talk

TP Huang
China
United States
Manufacturing
Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
Semiconductors
Embodied AI
NVIDIA
Huawei
Brazil-China Relationship
Russia
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Taiwan
Infrastructure
Tsinghua University
Nuclear Energy
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Chinese Brands
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Multipolarity
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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’ve been wanting to do an episode on GLM-5.2 & Zhipu for a while, but didn’t get a chance to do so. Last week, I did a live stream on Carl Zha’s channel and here is my piece on it.

I’ve had very good experience with GLM-5.2 so far and will probably... more

This week, I welcome Andy from Multipolarity podcast onto my show. I’ve been listening to his show for a while and always enjoyed him and Phillip Pilkington’s discussion on geopolitics, European politics and the increasing multiploar world that we li... more

When I started really getting into Chinese EVs in 2022/2023, there really wasn’t that much material in English about what was going on in China's EV industry. When I did search on YouTube, I would often find content by Wheelsboy, Elliott Richards and... more

I had the pleasure this week to welcome Marcel on my show. I would recommend everyone to follow Marcel on X as well as on his website and YouTube channel. A really good guy and we had a great discussion. I first followed and noticed Marcel because of... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
Qian Yu
PhD student at Tsinghua University; embodied AI and robotics researcher
Tsinghua University
Episode: Episode 22: Collaboration with China Research Collective - Embodied AI discussion
Bora Tass
A geopolitical analyst and commentator
Episode: Episode 19: Discussion with Bora at start of 2026
Mr. W
Technical expert in the oil and gas industry with extensive experience in chemical engineering and quality assurance.
Episode: Episode 16: China's progress in traditional engineering

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 6 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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#154
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#240
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Episode 30 with Andy Collingwood
Q: Where do you see Europe in the post-conflict environment, especially with regard to Iran and Ukraine?
The guests discuss Europe's dependence on Western alignment with the US, its fragile energy and industrial base, and how Europe might recalibrate its strategy as US influence wanes and as Iran asserts more leverage.
My episode on AI Proem with Grace Shao
Q: Why are domestic Chinese AI labs pricing models differently, and what is the sustainable business model for them?
China's labs benefit from government backing and cheaper domestic compute, paired with the ability to leverage a large, data-rich domestic ecosystem. The sustainable model combines subsidized or low-cost model development with emphasis on integration into Huawei's Ascend ecosystem and other locally produced hardware, aiming for long-term self-sufficiency rather than short-term profit from training costs.
My episode on AI Proem with Grace Shao
Q: What has propelled China's tech success over the last 10-20 years and how did policy shape it?
A combination of strong government support, protectionist policy that fostered local champions (Tencent, Huawei, Alibaba, ByteDance), and a rapid build-out of a domestic supply chain created the foundation for later breakthroughs in AI and hardware. This environment enabled aggressive expansion into adjacent sectors like EVs, robotics, and semiconductors, supported by state funds and a focus on self-sufficiency.
Episode 27: Talk with Paul Triolo
Q: When did tech competition between the US and China really start to heat up?
It begins well before 2016, with cyber incidents, 5G battles, and early regulatory moves, but the era truly accelerates around the 2018-2020 window as major policy shifts and AI discussions take center stage, culminating in the October 2022 export controls.
Episode 25: Embodied AI ecosystem
Q: What makes world models preferable to VLAs in embodied AI today?
World models provide predictive state representations, enabling the system to anticipate the next environment state, which improves planning and control, whereas VLAs focus on mapping observations to actions, limiting their ability to foresee future dynamics.

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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. Marcel Münch
3. Teepee Huang
4. TP Wong
5. Paul Triolo
6. Dan Collins
7. Qian Yu
8. Bora Tass

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