Sharp China with Bill Bishop

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Sharp China with Bill Bishop episodes

October 01 The Strategic Stalemate Era for the US and China; Xi Welcomes American Young People; Domestic Crackdowns and Economic Concerns
On today’s show Andrew and Bill talk through Xi Jinping’s trip to Washington last week, including low expectations that were met, lots of pageantry in between, why both sides are incentivized to preserve stability for now, and how Mao Zedong’s writing on “strategic stalemate” may inform Xi’s understanding of the current moment. From there: A Taiwan weapons controversy, panda deliverables, and thoughts on Xi’s plan to recruit 100,000 young Americans to study in the PRC over the next five years. At the end: Shared language on Iran, limited progress on AI, trolling intrigue in the East Room and at the National Archives, new Bloomberg reporting on travel restrictions for AI talent and the continued tax crackdown, and more signals that the central government recognizes the economy is struggling.
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Bill Bishop is the author of Sinocism
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Incremental policy support; Wang Yi’s message to Japan; Document sensitivities during Xi’s DC visit; Trump on China and AI/SI — Sinocism
US-China strategic stalemate; Premier Li signals Q4 economic support; More Nvidia chips for China?; PRC-Philippine tensions — Sinocism
Bessent says US, China trade truce extended by 2 months — Politico
China and the United States Reach Eight Deliverables and Understandings — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China
US and China agree $60bn low tariff regime for goods from foie gras to camels — Financial Times
At Summit, Xi Sought to Tilt Trump’s Stance on America’s Place in Asia — The New York Times
Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping if China wanted to buy American weapons, US envoy says — Financial Times
Potential Taiwan tension sparked ‘last minute’ change in Trump-Xi National Archives visit — NPR
Victor Hugo makes an appearance the State Dinner — China Articles
China’s first lady Peng Liyuan turns soft power on US audience — Reuters
China’s Tax Grab Squeezes Rich Elite Harder Than Ever — Bloomberg
China Broadens Travel Curbs to Encompass Family of Top AI Talent — Bloomberg
Who’s Ahead in the Global AI Talent Race? — Carnegie China
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September 23 (Preview) Xi Jinping Comes to Washington; US-China Agenda, Questions and Expectations; The September Politburo Meeting
On today’s show Andrew and Bill discuss Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States and what to expect in Washington D.C. this week. First: Reactions to the meeting between Scott Bessent and He Lifeng in New York City Sunday, including outstanding questions about the “hotline” that was mooted for AI, details that remain fuzzy on the board of trade that’s been “operationalized,” and lingering rare earths frustration that may or may not delay an extension of the Busan truce. Then: Xi’s agenda in D.C., why asymmetric pageantry is fine, the PRC business delegation that failed to materialize, questions about Taiwan, Iran and Chinese automakers, and a note on Min Zin as he remains detained in China. At the end: Protesters and counter-protesters in New York City, the September Politburo brings the official expulsion of Generals Zhang and Liu, and evidently unfounded Xi rumors make their triumphant return at the BRICS Summit in India last week.
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Fifth Plenum date set; Xi’s US visit confirmed as negotiators meet in New York; Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli expelled from Party and PLA — Sinocism
National Advanced Manufacturing Conference; China pushing Iran to rein in the Houthis?; Xi’s visit to DC and US-China AI Dialogue — Sinocism
I Led A.I. Diplomacy for the U.S. The Coming Safety Talks Will Not Save Us. — The New York Times
‘The scientific, technical term is BS’: Inside the new Bessent-China AI hotline — Politico
China Probes DeepSeek, Moonshot Over Potential Data Leaks to Anthropic — The Information
Businesses ‘frozen out’ of Trump’s tariff channel with China — Politico
Scott Bessent hails US-China AI dialogue ahead of Trump-Xi meeting — Financial Times
Trump Summit With Xi Unlikely to Include Chinese CEOs — The Wall Street Journal
China’s Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement, sources say — Reuters
In Trump, Xi Sees ‘Rare Window’ to Convince Taiwan That Resistance Is Futile — The Wall Street Journal
Top US Senate Democrat Jeanne Shaheen warns Trump not to waver on Taiwan ahead of Xi meet — South China Morning Post
US, China discuss cutting tariffs on US LNG ahead of Xi visit — Reuters
Researchers Drove a Chinese EV Into an Underground Mine. It Kept Calling China Anyway. — Yahoo
A U.S. Scholar Was Invited to China. Then He Vanished. — The Wall Street Journal
Xi Jinping Skipped One Dinner—and Sparked a Flurry of Questions About His Health — The Wall Street Journal
How to Avoid Fistfights and Poisonings at a World Leaders Summit — The Wall Street Journal
14 min
September 16 (Preview) The Limited Potential for a Pacing Deal; MSS on PRC AI Risks; Distillation and Data Security; The Party’s Approach to Social Media
On today’s show Andrew and Bill look at several dimensions of the PRC’s approach to AI. First: The various reasons a push for an agreement with U.S. labs to “pace” AI development is unlikely to bear fruit and the history of the CPC’s approach to control over technology. Then: The head of the MSS offers a view into CPC concerns around political security risks and data risks, while Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposes a misguided framework for forcing Chinese compliance with a slowdown agreement. From there: The U.S. reiterates its complaints about Chinese companies conducting “industrial-scale” distillation of U.S. AI models, while Anthropic suggests sensitive PRC data was shared with Claude. At the end: A law broadening exit bans goes live, the New York Times reports Chinese social media “getting dark,” while the Wall Street Journal highlights an influencer scandal captivating netizens.
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Bill Bishop is the author of Sinocism
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Xi’s India trip; US-China and AI; MSS head on AI; Weak August credit data; “Dynamic zero 动态清零” for payment arrears — Sinocism
US-China Strategic AI Dialogue (SAID) Proposal — Sinocism
Comprehensively Fortify the Artificial Intelligence Security Barrier and Promote the Healthy and Orderly Development of Artificial Intelligence” — MSS (Sinocism Translation)
China’s Top Spy Chief Warns A.I. Is a Threat to Party Rule — The New York Times
Pacing the Frontier, AI’s Digital Limits, AI Commissars — Stratechery
Global Times Quick Take: Targeting Chinese AI! America’s “Tech Right” Produces a Cold War Script — Global Times (Sinocism Translation)
US claims Chinese AI firms are carrying out ‘industrial-scale’ theft of trade secrets — CNN
Detecting and countering misuse of AI: September 2026 — Anthropic
We Must Pace the Frontier — Dario Amodei
For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era — The New York Times
China tightens control of overseas travel in sweeping new law — Financial Times
China tightens travel rules over tech security — Reuters
Social Media in China Is Getting Really Dark — The New York Times
Did a Crypto Bro Pay $4.5 Million to Marry a Movie Star? A Scandal Grips China — The Wall Street Journal
14 min
September 04 China’s Global Strategy; Tragedy on the Nepal-Tibet Border; A 19-1 Vote at the G-20; TikTok Dodges Congress
On today’s show Andrew and Bill begin with a perspective on PRC strategy under Xi, including what the party wants from global institutions, how the PRC differs from the U.S., and political security as a paramount priority. Then: Thoughts on the heartbreaking flood at the Nepal-Tibet border, including the party’s response, censorship and data sharing, and the realities of the geography in question. At the end: A raft of U.S.-China stories: the PRC scuppering a G20 joint communique, Anthropic and AI safety questions, notes before Xi’s visit in three weeks, waiting for better evidence that the PRC is shaping U.S. data center discourse, and TikTok dodges the China Select Committee.
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Xi at the SCO; China’s global strategy; Li Qiang meets US business leaders; Taxing foreigners; Overseas guidelines for PRC automakers — Sinocism
The disaster in Nepal and Tibet; Xi at the SCO; Supporting consumption; National Defense Mobilization Law; Signals for PRC-US AI dialogue; New era for real estate — Sinocism
China’s Global Strategy under Xi Jinping — Steve Tsang and Olivia Cheung
CLM Insights Interview with Steve Tsang and Olivia Cheung — CLM
Correspondence: The Challenge of Studying What China Wants — International Security
Hit by deadly floods, Nepal renews push for Chinese data and early warnings — Reuters
Punishment and Silence: China Pulls Out the Disaster Playbook in Tibet — The New York Times
China-US Spat at G20 Largely Came Down to Dispute Over One Word — Bloomberg
Exclusive: Why China Regrets That This G20 Meeting Failed to Issue a Communiqué — Yuyuan Tantian (Sinocism Translation)
Anthropic Has Contracted the “American Disease” — Yuyuan Tantian (Sinocism Translation)
Trump plans state dinner for Xi even as disputes with China pile up — MS NOW
The X Safety team conducted an investigation into suspected Chinese inauthentic accounts involved in influence operations — X Global Affairs
Halt and Catch Ire — Sharp Text
TikTok Backs Out of House Meeting to Avoid Kids Safety Questions — Bloomberg
1 hr
August 27 (Preview) Five US-China (and Russia) Questions; Cabbage with Formaldehyde; The Continuing Tax Crackdown; Unitree Stock Down 45%
On today’s show Andrew and Bill begin with a series of questions on the US and China, including a look at the likely toothless threats implied by Trump’s “Economic D-Day” agenda, China’s role or lack thereof in a breakdown between the US and Canada, questions about the next four weeks and four months of the relationship, and, unrelated to the US, what to watch for as Xi heads to the SCO Summit where he could potentially meet Vladimir Putin. From there: A cabbage scandal in Hebei province and a longstanding concern among both PRC citizens and the party. At the end: How and why the central government is using tax crackdowns to cover local government shortfalls, four People’s Daily articles on the economy, a surprise plenary session of the CCDI, the founder of Evergrande is sentenced to life in prison, and thoughts on what the Party wants from the stock market as Unitree stock loses nearly half its value after an initial IPO pop.
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Bill Bishop is the author of Sinocism
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Scott Bessent threatens Iran’s economic partners with more sanctions — Financial Times
US Eyes China Overcapacity Tariffs of 7.5% Before Xi Visits — Bloomberg
State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained — The New York Times
South Korea Tightens China Cabbage Inspections After Formaldehyde Scandal — Bloomberg
Vegetable Traders Spray Cabbages with Formaldehyde Solution to Keep Them Fresh; Practice Reportedly Used for Three or Four Years — Xinhua
Xi’s Unprecedented Tax Clawback Hammers Chinese Listed Firms — Bloomberg
China Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison — The New York Times
China robot maker Unitree’s post-listing slump sparks bubble fears — Reuters
12 min
August 20 Wang Yi Visits South Korea; Remembering Zhu Rongji; US-China Ahead of Xi’s Visit; How China Monitors Foreigners
On today’s show Andrew and Bill with Wang Yi’s visit to South Korea this week, including the fortunate timing for the PRC in the wake of President Trump’s decision to scale back joint US-ROK exercises, PRC concerns around North Korea, and dynamics on the peninsula that are shifting in ways that aren’t entirely clear. Then: Zhu Rongji’s legacy, a week of nostalgia for the Zhu/Jiang era, and the uncertain future of the Linden Centre after a poignant Financial Times piece two weeks ago. At the end: Catching up on US-China news from the break, including thoughts and questions ahead of Xi’s visit to D.C., a draft plan to make American AI partners choose between the US and China, China’s continued reliance on Nvidia hardware, the White House highlights transshipment concerns, the DOW asks higher education for more info on foreign research, and an emailer who asks about the New York Times’ reporting on PRC programs to surveil foreigners.
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Funeral for Zhu Rongji; Xi meets Ecuadorian President Noboa; Jiang Zemin; Housing provident fund; Consumption; What does China want? — Sinocism
“Beidaihe Break” is over; Jiang Zemin’s 100th; RIP Zhu Rongji; US-China; July economic data; New Qiushi — Sinocism
Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Seoul as Lee floats multiparty talks on ending Korean War — The Korea Herald
Wang Yi visits South Korea, pledges role in peninsula peace push — Chosun Biz
Why China Worries About North Korea — Foreign Affairs
Zhu Rongji, Chinese Premier Who Overhauled Economy, Dies — Bloomberg
Why China Is Wistful for the 1990s — Bloomberg
An American farewell to China — Financial Times
US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China — Reuters
China eases limits on Nvidia H200 chips as AI race escalates — Financial Times
China’s top AI is still trained on Nvidia chips. What is delaying a switch to local tech? — South China Morning Post
The Great Transshipment Scam — The White House
It Was a Great Scam While It Lasted — The New York Times
Department of War Orders Research Security Audits at 30 Academic Institutions — Department of War on X
How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners — The New York Times
Sharp Eyes: Mass surveillance of foreigners in China - Part 1 — NetAskari
The File: A Personal History — Timothy Garton Ash
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July 30 (Preview) A Memory-Maker Makes History; New Robot Rules; The Open Weights Debate Rages; End of July News and Notes
On today’s show Andrew and Bill begin with reactions to CXMT’s IPO success this week, including responses from legislators in Washington and the stakes of Apple’s continued lobbying fight to relax restrictions on US companies working with PRC memory firms. Then: The FCC announces rules restricting the import of new, foreign-made robots and power inverters in a move to curb security risks and fuel onshoring. From there: Surveying the ongoing debate over the future of open weights models, including disadvantages facing US-led open source AI efforts, MOFCOM’s statement on distillation and Silicon Valley’s support for Chinese open weights AI, and the risks of building atop PRC AI infrastructure. At the end: Expectations for the July Politburo meeting, news out of Iran that may threaten constructive strategic stability in advance of Xi’s visit to D.C., a bad few weeks for Mercedes, and more clashes between the PRC and the Philippines.
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Bill Bishop is the author of Sinocism
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CXMT IPO; Taxing offshore assets; Fang Xinghai; US-China; AI; Lula supports China-Mercosur deal — Sinocism
Xi meets Slovak president; “Excess capacity” or “Overcapacity”?; CXMT IPO; Overseas Chinese affairs conference; Li Qiang in Tangshan; Chips and AI — Sinocism
Chip Maker Soars 466% on Debut to Become No. 1 in China Stock Market — Wall Street Journal
US lawmakers seek national security probe of Chinese chip giant CXMT after blockbuster IPO: ‘Ticking time bomb’ — New York Post
Trump Caught Between Apple and Micron in Fight Over Chinese Chips — Wall Street Journal
China’s CXMT Is Set to Challenge DRAM Incumbents — SemiAnalysis
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout — Reuters
Cover Story: China’s AI-Driven Robotics Boom Faces IPO Reality Check — Caixin
Post by Peter Harrell — X: @petereharrell
Spokesperson Responds to US Claims It Plans to Investigate and Sanction Chinese AI Companies — Xinhua (Sinocism Translation)
Mark Zuckerberg says US should not ban Chinese AI — Financial Times
Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Seeks More Nvidia Blackwell Chips for Next Model — The Information
Taiwan Says It Worked With US to Bust High-End Chip Smuggling — Bloomberg
The Hidden Cost of China’s Free A.I. — New York Times
Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say — Reuters
China in touch with Yemen’s Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea, sources say — Reuters
Mercedes risks US sales ban under Senate China bill — Financial Times
China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in Manila — Associated Press
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of injuring Filipino sailor in disputed shoal — Associated Press
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press — U.S. Department of State
15 min
July 21 (Preview) Kimi Madness; Xi’s AI Vision and US Questions; Trump’s Election Data Claims; The Connected Vehicle Security Act
On today’s show Andrew and Bill focus on the arrival of Moonshot’s Kimi K3 model and the “DeepSeek 2.0 concerns” among investors and policymakers. Topics include: The incoherent U.S. approach to the open source AI ecosystem, levers the U.S. side could pull to thwart Chinese progress, and why the Trump Administration might be reluctant to take those steps. Then: Xi’s keynote address at the World AI conference, China’s coherent messaging to the world, questions about infrastructure in the Global South, and the needle the U.S. could thread with open source policy. At the end: Trump’s claims of “an unprecedented election security nightmare” at the hands of the PRC, the Connected Vehicle Security Act heads to mark-up this week, Neville Roy Singham is under investigation, and Rep. John Moolenaar urges the NBA to look closer at Brooklyn Nets owner—and Alibaba Chairman—Joe Tsai.
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WAIC; Another order for AI; Kimi’s new model; Smart China hire by Australian government; Consumption; Extended dog days of summer 三伏天 — Sinocism
Full text: Keynote speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping at opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference — State Council
China’s Moonshot AI Adds More Fuel to Wall Street’s Chip Selloff — The Wall Street Journal
Alibaba Shares Rise After Unveiling Upgraded Flagship AI Model — Bloomberg
Chinese Stocks Rebound After National Team Support Resurfaces — Bloomberg
Who’s Afraid of Chinese Models? — Stratechery
The secret Trump administration battle to fight Chinese AI — Axios
Trump’s Aides See China Cheating on Trade, But Shun Reprisal — Bloomberg
China’s Leader Pitches ‘Openness’ in Push to Shape A.I.’s Future — The New York Times
Trump gives primetime speech on elections as White House alleges Chinese access to voter data — CBS News
Post by the Select Committee on China — X
A Global Web of Chinese Propaganda Leads to a U.S. Tech Mogul — The New York Times
Congressman calls on NBA to review Joe Tsai’s position in league — ESPN
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July 16 (Preview) K-Shaped Economic Data And Its Implications; Ma Xingrui News; Closing Window for Open Source AI?; The SCS and International Law
On today’s show, Andrew and Bill begin by parsing the economic data released by the PRC this week, including slower-than-expected growth, the Party’s response to the status quo, export-powered growth that is widening trade imbalances, and the questions all of this will raise for foreign policymakers. From there: The Party’s findings on Ma Xingrui, questions that remain unanswered, and cadre risk aversion for the next 18 months. Then: PRC messaging around openness in AI, an ongoing U.S. debate over open-source AI models, three chip bills that may end up in the NDAA, and the continued adventures in China policy on Capitol Hill. At the end: Reflections on the 10th anniversary of The Hague ruling on the PRC’s territorial claims in the South China Sea, as well as the state of play today.
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Xi to speak at WAIC; Preparing for July Politburo meeting on the economy; Unemployment at 10.2%?; Another American arrested for spying — Sinocism
Ma Xingrui case; Trade data; Themes for Xi’s WAIC speech; Kevin Rudd on Xi and China — Sinocism
China’s Q2 economic growth cools to 3-1/2-year low as imbalances worsen — Reuters
China’s Trade Surplus With EU Hits Record as Tensions Intensify — Bloomberg
Calibrate the Course of AI for Good, Jointly Build a Universally Beneficial and Inclusive Future — Sinocism Translation
WP Intelligence’s AI & Tech Brief — The Washington Post
When China’s open-source AI is a trap — The Economist
A Framework for Frontier AI and the Dawning of a New Age — Demis Hassabis
Chips bills poised for NDAA ride — Punchbowl News
Nvidia halves Asia buyer list in China chip crackdown — Financial Times
Born to be Alive — China Articles
Joint Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award — U.S. Department of State
South China Sea: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Award between the Philippines and China — Council of the European Union
Yang Hansen Summer League Highlights — NBA
16 min
July 09 A Missile Test and New PLA Generals; The CITIC Plane Crash; America’s Taiwan Interests; Guo Wengui Jailed and Ezra Jin Released
On today’s show Andrew and Bill begin with Monday’s SLBM test from the PLA Navy, including questions surrounding its timing and location, regional angst, and a reminder that the PLA continues to enhance its nuclear triad capabilities. Then: Two new PLA generals are promoted while rectification continues and five CMC seats remain vacant, and reactions to last week’s shocking CITIC plane crash and a major security breach in Beijing. From there: An emailer asks about America’s interests in maintaining the Taiwan status quo, Beijing considers limiting access to advanced AI models, the knives are out for Jeffery Kessler at BIS, and the White House preps for Xi’s visit in September. At the end Questions about the release of pastor Ezra Jin, context for the U.S. sentencing of disgraced tycoon Guo Wengui, and the Washington Wizards get a letter from Rep. John Moolenaar.
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Bill Bishop is the author of Sinocism
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Floods and Xi’s instructions; PRC to limit access to top AI models?; PBoC policy support for Hong Kong; Tax burden on private firms — Sinocism
Two new PLA generals; Submarine-launched missile test; Ezra Jin released; “Routine” patrols of waters east of Taiwan — Sinocism
China’s SLBM Test Underscores the Importance of a Ballistic Missile Launch Notification Agreement — CSIS
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors — CNN
China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers — Reuters
A small plane hit Beijing’s tallest tower. Much remains unclear. — Reuters
Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China’s top AI models, sources say — Reuters
‘A massive screw-up’: China hardliners take aim at Commerce Department official — Politico
Trump speeds up helipad project ahead of Xi visit, adding $875K, records show — Washington Post
China Raises Pressure on Taiwan With Expanded Coast Guard Patrols — New York Times
China releases Christian pastor after appeal from Donald Trump — Financial Times
Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail — BBC
Select Committee: Owner of Capitals, Wizards Should Cut Ties with Chinese Military Company Alibaba — China Select Committee
Erling Haaland + a 195-year-old Chinese herbal tea? Yes, really. 😮 — YouTube
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