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The Trivium China Podcast

Trivium China
China
Xi Jinping
Central Economic Work Conference
Exports
Tariffs
Property Sector
Monetary Policy
China's Economy
U.s.-China Trade Relations
Export Controls
Us-China Trade War
Chinese Economy
Local Government Debt
Trade War
United States
Us-China Relations
Rare Earth Elements
Investment
Economic Coercion
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Trivium China is an analysis firm that specializes in monitoring Chinese government policy. From our offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and DC, we break down Beijing's latest moves on the economy, technology, energy, climate, and agriculture.

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China’s local governments have spent the past four years grappling with the fallout from the property market collapse. Land sales have dried up, fiscal pressures remain intense, and officials across the country are still searching for sustainable new... more

This week on the Trivium China Podcast, host Andrew Polk is joined by Trivium’s Head of Geopolitical Analysis Joe Mazur to unpack one of the most consequential – and potentially misunderstood – issues emerging from the recent Xi-Trump summit: Taiwan.... more

It’s been a consequential week for US-China relations, as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump finally held their long-awaited summit in Beijing amid ongoing trade tensions, export control battles, and the fallout from the Iran war.

On the first half of this... more

The long-awaited Xi Jinping–Donald Trump meeting has finally happened – but what, exactly, came out of it?

On the first part of this week’s Trivium China Podcast, host Andrew Polk is joined by Trivium’s Head of Supply Chain and Critical Minerals Res... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Zin
Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies and Brookings fellow; former CIA Senior Analytics Service member; former NSC China policy adviser
Brookings Institution
Episode: Ep 66 - Jon Czin on Xi, Trump, and the US-China stalemate
Dinny McMahon
Trivium's head of China Markets Research
Trivium China
Episode: Ep 65 - Xi-Trump vibes, meetings about meetings, and the PBoC’s next moves
Cory Combs
Head of Supply Chain and Critical Minerals Research, Trivium
Trivium
Episode: Ep 64 - China sanctions pushback, macro resilience, and more Iran war fallout
Jeremy Stevens
China economist for Standard Bank Group, based in China for years
Standard Bank Group
Episode: Ep 61 - A stress test at the worst possible moment
Ilaria Mazzocco
Deputy Director and Senior Fellow with the Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Episode: Ep 58 - FYP, GDP, and Ilaria Mazzocco on NEVs
Jude Blanchette
Director of the RAND China Research Center, expert in Chinese politics and international relations.
RAND Corporation
Episode: Ep 57 - Jude Blanchette on how China views “The Rupture” in global politics
Linghao Bao
Lead semiconductor and AI analyst based in Shanghai
Trivium China
Episode: Ep 53 - Financial regulators start 2026 with a bang + Beijing’s view on the Meta-Manus deal
Joe Peissel
Trivium's head of macro research and expert on Chinese economic trends.
Trivium
Episode: Ep 48 - How Xi Jinping thinks about the rule of law + explaining why capital investment is tanking
Sean Stein
President of the U.S.-China Business Council.
U.S.-China Business Council
Episode: Ep 44 - Xi’s make or break moment + USCBC’s Sean Stein on US-China volatility

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Andrew Polk
Host and co-founder, Trivium China; focuses on policy analysis and macro trends in China.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Good discussions on China macro

    Sharp stuff, always love listening to Dinny

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    United Statesa year ago

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Great coverage of policy impacts on markets and investment strategies.
Consistently high-signal guests and informed hosts.
Sharp, data-driven analysis of China macro conditions.

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Ep 66 - Jon Czin on Xi, Trump, and the US-China stalemate
Q: How real is the risk that discrepancies between readouts from MOFCOM and the White House could trigger backsliding later in the year?
Discrepancies exist and tend to reappear around sectors like agriculture, rare earths, and Taiwan. The guests note that while the two sides usually keep space to tout victories at home, misalignment could complicate future negotiations, particularly with the midterms and broader strategic positioning at stake.
Ep 66 - Jon Czin on Xi, Trump, and the US-China stalemate
Q: Given the readouts, should the two sides be treated as moving toward a more formal strategic framework like constructive strategic stability, or is this more a messaging exercise to manage expectations?
The guest argues that Beijing wants to frame the relationship as stable and managed, using rhetoric to box in the US, while avoiding large concessions. The US appears cautious, wary of elevating China but still pursuing diplomacy with a mix of concrete deals and messaging about continuity, especially on Taiwan, to avoid destabilization.
Ep 65 - Xi-Trump vibes, meetings about meetings, and the PBoC’s next moves
Q: What stood out about currency signaling in the PBoC report?
The reappearance of language about creating a stable exchange-rate environment signals a priority shift toward stability rather than a directional bet, implying the authorities want to limit volatility amid global uncertainty.
Ep 57 - Jude Blanchette on how China views “The Rupture” in global politics
Q: How does China view the recent geopolitical 'rupture'?
China sees this rupture as a validation of its strategic path towards self-reliance and a reconfiguration of global power dynamics away from Western dominance.
Ep 57 - Jude Blanchette on how China views “The Rupture” in global politics
Q: What does the 15th Five-Year Plan imply for China's approach to welfare spending?
There are indications of a potential shift in Beijing's approach, suggesting a willingness to invest more in welfare, previously considered a risk due to concerns over debt.

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Two leading China policy analysts with a focus on macroeconomics, technology policy, and geopolitics host a data-driven, policy-forward show that dissects China's latest moves and their global implications. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into macro data, industrial policy, supply chains, and strategic risks, often pairing host commentary with external experts. A recurring strength is unpacking complex policy documents and geopolitical dynamics into actionable takeaways for professionals tracking China's economy, tech sector, and international relations. It's likely to appeal to executives, investors, and policy-minded listeners who want nuanced, scenario-based perspectives rather than headline summaries. Noteworthy is the show's reg... more

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