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High Capacity

Kyle Chan
Huawei
Artificial Intelligence
China
Openclaw
Autonomous Driving
Open Source China
Robotaxis
Electric Vehicles
Deepseek
Hugging Face
Shenzhen
Beijing
AI Governance
Anthropic
Open-Source AI
AI Safety
Biotechnology
Genomics
Semiconductors
Digital Health

A podcast about China, technology, and geopolitics. In-depth conversations with experts on AI, robotics, EVs, clean tech, biotech, etc. Hosted by Kyle Chan, Fellow at Brookings and author of the High Capacity newsletter.

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Why is China’s biotech industry advancing so quickly? I talk with Abigail Coplin of Vassar College to unpack China’s biotech strategy, BGI, genomics, AI-driven drug discovery, gene therapies, biotech regulation, and what the U.S.-China biotech race m... more

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What happened with Anthropic's Mythos and Fable models? Why did Anthropic's approach to AI safety trigger such strong backlash? What does this mean for the future of AI regulation? What role does open-source AI play in this new era of AI control? How... more

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In this episode of the High Capacity podcast, I talk with Matt Sheehan, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, about the next phase of the US-China AI race: AI safety, open-source models, AI agents, job displacement, and what the US and China might... more

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China’s biotech and healthcare sectors are evolving at extraordinary speed — from AI-powered “doctor avatars” and digital health super apps to a wave of Chinese drug innovation reshaping the global pharmaceutical industry.

In this episode, I speak w... more

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Recent Guests

Abigail Coplin
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Science, Technology and Society at Vassar College; expert on biotech in China
Vassar College
Episode: What Explains China's Biotech Rise? Genomics, Data, and the Global Biotech Ecosystem
Nathan Lambert
Leading expert on open-source AI; post-training lead at Ai2; founder of The ATOM Project; author of Interconnects Substack
ATOM Project; Interconnects
Episode: Mythos, China, and a New Era of AI Regulation
Matt Sheehan
Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, expert on China and AI policy
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Is China Getting Worried About AI?
Dr. Ruby Wang
UK-trained physician and founder of Lintris Health
Lintris Health
Episode: How China is Rewriting the Rules of AI Healthcare with Dr. Ruby Wang
Paul Triolo
Partner at DGA Albright Stonebridge Group, expert on China's semiconductor industry and tech landscape
DGA Albright Stonebridge Group
Episode: Is China Building the Next NVIDIA? China's Semiconductor Industrial Policy with Paul Triolo
TP Huang
Tech analyst and writer focused on China Tech
China Tech stuff online
Episode: China and AI Supply Chains with TP Huang
Zixuan Li
Director of Product for Generative AI Strategy in Global Partnerships and More at Zi.ai (Zhipu)
Zi.ai (Zhipu)
Episode: Z.ai: Inside a Top Chinese AI Lab
Rui Ma
Founder of Tech Buzz China, expert on China's tech landscape
Tech Buzz China
Episode: China's Tech Strengths & Weaknesses with Rui Ma
Tom Wang
Head of Asia Pacific Ecosystems at Hugging Face
Hugging Face
Episode: China's New AI Wave: Agents, Open Source, OpenClaw and More with Tom Wang at Hugging Face

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Kyle Chan
Host of The High Capacity Podcast; Brookings Institution Fellow and High Capacity newsletter contributor

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#194
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Is China Getting Worried About AI?
Q: What do you think the US and China will want to talk about in formal talks on AI safety and governance?
The guest suggests focusing on safety in parallel with development, non-binding cooperation, and shared best practices rather than grand, binding arms-control style agreements.
Is China Building the Next NVIDIA? China's Semiconductor Industrial Policy with Paul Triolo
Q: Could you lay out what you see as China's broader strategy for building its domestic semiconductor industry?
The strategy has evolved from early state-led programs toward a more market-oriented approach that still relies on government guidance and targeted investments. Over time, emphasis shifted from front-end fabrication to a full supply-chain reinvention, addressing tools, materials, and end-to-end capabilities, especially after export controls pressed China to become more self-reliant.
Z.ai: Inside a Top Chinese AI Lab
Q: What are the next steps toward AGI, and is embodied AI necessary for progress in this direction?
Embodied AI and world models are seen as important stepping stones; efforts include real-world deployments like a vending machine and integrating visual capabilities to move toward more autonomous, real-world interacting AI systems.
Z.ai: Inside a Top Chinese AI Lab
Q: What is the strategy behind open sourcing and open weights, and how do you balance open source with monetization?
The approach is multi-layered: open weights to build brand and enable broad usage, collaborating with the community through fine-tuning and embedding, and developing norms and benchmarks to guide responsible adoption; commercialization and hybrid open-source strategies are all considered.
Z.ai: Inside a Top Chinese AI Lab
Q: How does GLM 5.1 fit within the broader GLM family and competing Turbo variants, particularly regarding speed vs. capability and vision features?
GLM 5.1 is generally more capable than the Turbo variants but slower; it retains vision capabilities and makes trade-offs between open vs. closed scenarios and tool integration to maximize user value for real-world workflows.

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