This week's podcast was a bit of an unplanned episode. Alex and Jianggan catch up and discuss the many nuances and blurred lines of a countries economic power/growth and how soft power relates. Updates not included; Dave make's his annual migration to US for a longer period of time so we are missing him and Joon has joined the Antler program in search of a new idea.

Timestamps:

0:00 Exploring Asia's Economic & Cultural Power | E:40

01:53 Chinese Tech Stocks Recovering + Property Restrictions Lifted

05:29 Will Growth Come From Planning & Infrastructure Development?

08:22 Does Culture Liberalize With More Interational Connections And Trade

09:08 Gov't + Strong Entrepreneurship Needed (Tesla China Example)

11:47 Does Future China Policy Continue Like EV Policy

18:44 Do Algorithms Flaten Culture?

22:53 Shaxian Government Sponsored Food Expansion

24:01 Where Is Singaporean Culture Now

24:56 National Identities

27:49 Nation State Policy Based On Empire Asset Inheirtance

35:30 Baidu PR Head Gets Canceled Using Shorts

38:08 Personal Update For Alex