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The Trivium China Podcast

Trivium China
China
Monetary Policy
Local Government Debt
Consumer Demand
Export Controls
Stock Market
Xi Jinping
Central Economic Work Conference
Economic Coercion
Tariffs
People's Bank Of China
Local Government Finance
Fiscal Measures
Property Market
Politburo
Fiscal Stimulus Measures
GDP Growth
Ministry Of Finance
GDP
Fiscal Stimulus Package

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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It’s been a big week in China, with the annual government meetings (aka the Two Sessions) kicking off to lay out key policy priorities for the year – and to drop a draft version of the 15th Five Year Plan (FYP).

• There’s a ton of policy to wade thr... more

2026 has kicked off with a geopolitical bang – from US intervention in Venezuela to threats against Greenland to potential military action against Iran, not to mention the latest tariff turmoil following last week’s US Supreme Court ruling.

• All of... more

It's been a while between trips, but last week Trivium's Head of Markets Research, Dinny McMahon, was back in Beijing.

In this podcast, he and Trivium Co-founder Andrew Polk discuss Dinny's observations and takeaways from the trip.

After dissecting... more

US-China bilateral relations have, surprisingly, been an anchor of calm amidst a sea of geopolitical uncertainty in the opening innings of 2026.

• And increasingly, it looks like the seemingly fragile truce between the two countries will prove more ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dinny McMahon
Head of Markets Research at Trivium
Trivium China
Episode: Ep 45 - China’s perspective on the trade ceasefire + 15th Five-Year Plan breakdown
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
Gerard DiPippo
Associate Director at the RAND China Research Center and Senior Researcher
RAND Corporation
Episode: Ep 41 - China's economy is strong and weak at the same time
Kendra Schaefer
Head of Tech Policy Research at Trivium China
Trivium China
Episode: Ep 20 - Trivium Markets and Politics - Xi meets foreign execs, China’s Liberation Day reaction, and Beijing’s latest efforts to develop flying cars
Even Pay
Director at Trivium focusing on agriculture policy research.
Trivium China
Episode: Ep 18 - Trivium Markets and Politics - Action plan on consumption + trade war impacts on agriculture
Lewis Blatt
CEO and co-founder of Almonte Industries, focused on Tungsten mining
Almonte Industries
Episode: Ep 17 - Trivium Markets and Politics - Xi Jinping's innovation obsession + the critical minerals race

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Andrew Polk
Co-founder and host, providing expert analysis on Chinese economic policies and trends.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 63 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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Audience feedback highlights the trending discussions around economic policies, reflecting a strong interest in current affairs regarding China's economy.
Listeners appreciate the sharp analysis on China's macroeconomic conditions and find the discussions to be insightful.

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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.
Ep 56 - Heard on the street, Beijing edition
Q: What observations did you make during your recent trip to Beijing regarding the local economy?
People's perceptions have shifted from optimism to concerns over declining incomes and housing market difficulties. Many are feeling worse off than before due to property value drops and income cuts.
Ep 46 - What China really agreed to on rare earths + assessing US capability to end reliance on China
Q: What do you think a reasonable timeframe is?
For heavy rare earths, best case is three to five years.
Ep 44 - Xi’s make or break moment + USCBC’s Sean Stein on US-China volatility
Q: What are you looking for out of that process?
Businesses are looking for a focus on fair competition and stronger IP protection in the upcoming five-year plan.

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