The hottest China Substack posts right now

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Broken China/Paper Tiger: Capital Flight, Corporate Militias and Famine Signals

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast β€’ 33 implied HN points β€’ 21 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics China
  1. China's food security is a major concern due to limited resources like water and arable land. Dependence on importing food may pose risks.
  2. Lack of transparency in China's data makes it hard to assess the true state of the economy and demographic challenges.
  3. The decline in China's property sector and challenges with Belt and Road Initiative repayment are contributing to economic instability.

Out of the Sandbox

Reboot β€’ 32 implied HN points β€’ 24 Feb 24
πŸ•Ή Technology China
  1. Jailbreaking iPhones was a way to explore the full potential of Apple devices beyond the limitations set by the company.
  2. Jailbreaking in China was not only common but essential for accessing features like multilingual support and blocking spam calls.
  3. Through jailbreaking, individuals found a way to challenge authority, explore political subversiveness, and open up to alternative possibilities.

Freedom Isn't Free: Taiwan Edition

Gideon's Substack β€’ 33 implied HN points β€’ 14 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics China
  1. Taiwan re-elected the Democratic Progressive Party, maintaining its stance on defending sovereignty and deepening ties with allies.
  2. Allies like the United States and European countries have expressed support for continuity and peaceful resolutions in Taiwan.
  3. China's response to Taiwan's election results, especially regarding sovereignty issues, remains uncertain and could impact regional stability.
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China Forecasts and AI

The Good blog β€’ 26 implied HN points β€’ 25 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics China
  1. China's ability to advance in AI is limited without significant political reforms, but democratic reforms may not be necessary for competitiveness.
  2. Historically, most countries that transition from low-income to middle-income status only need to get a few key factors right, like urbanization and rule of law.
  3. China faces challenges in sustaining economic growth due to factors like rising wages, an aging population, and the need to transition to developing frontier technologies.

Xi tells Macron on camera: we are bosom friends/Zhiyin

Pekingnology β€’ 49 implied HN points β€’ 07 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics China
  1. French President Macron received extensive positive publicity during his visit to China, with state media highlighting his interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  2. President Xi expressed willingness to jointly call for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis with France during a meeting with Macron.
  3. The joint declaration between China and France included commitments to maintain high-level meetings, deepen strategic partnerships, and support cooperation in areas like technology and economic development.

Russia's New Friends

Apricitas Economics β€’ 31 implied HN points β€’ 18 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics China
  1. Russia is turning to new friends like China and Turkey due to being cut off from trade with the US, EU, Japan, and others.
  2. China is a key partner for Russia in trade, particularly in oil and natural gas, machinery, electronics, and vehicles.
  3. Turkey is also becoming a significant trade partner for Russia, showing a strong growth in exports and imports, especially in manufacturing and gold.

January 31, 2024

Letters from an American β€’ 13 implied HN points β€’ 01 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics China
  1. The Republican Party is facing increasing extremism, as evidenced by the attacks on the bipartisan border measure and Senator Lankford's unexpected alignment with Trump.
  2. There is a risk that U.S. aid to Ukraine could be jeopardized due to the political maneuvering around the border security deal, which could have significant repercussions in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
  3. Senator King emphasizes the crucial importance of supporting Ukraine in its resistance against authoritarian threats from Putin and China, highlighting the broader implications for global democracy and alliances.

Who's Who in A.I.

Gradient Ascendant β€’ 18 implied HN points β€’ 01 Mar 23
πŸ•Ή Technology China
  1. OpenAI is a major player in the AI industry, led by controversial figures like Elon Musk.
  2. Microsoft has made a comeback in the AI field through partnerships and investments, notably with OpenAI.
  3. An increasingly vibrant AI ecosystem is emerging with startups, enthusiasts, and established companies all contributing to the field.

Tippets #186

Tippets by Taps β€’ 6 implied HN points β€’ 13 Aug 23
πŸ•Ή Technology China
  1. AI can be a friend too, like in the story with Jacob and Grace
  2. Mars once had a wet-dry cycle, suggesting conditions for life
  3. Walking is good for you, even just 4,000 steps a day

What's Going on with China's Stagnation?

Arpitrage β€’ 3 HN points β€’ 21 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics China
  1. There is a debate between two main schools of thought regarding China's growth hurdles: authoritarian expropriation risk and structural Keynesian views.
  2. The real estate boom-bust hypothesis suggests China's dependence on real estate and infrastructure may lead to weak growth ahead.
  3. The soft budget constraint thesis, rooted in authoritarianism and political economy problems, could also be contributing to China's growth issues.

YourINT SITREP (01 NOV 2023)

TOP SECRET UMBRA β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 01 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics China
  1. Israel's ground operation in Gaza is underway with various military teams involved.
  2. There are diplomatic activities, like Mossad chief visits to Qatar, related to hostage situations.
  3. Global concerns like nuclear transfers, Ukraine-Russia tensions, and cybersecurity threats are ongoing.

More Between the Lines

American Samizdat β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 05 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics China
  1. The post discusses political matters involving Russia, China, and Iran.
  2. These countries are depicted as facing challenges like lies, coups, and assassinations.
  3. There is a mention of a new world order that they are forced into.

YourINT SITREP (10 MAY 2023)

TOP SECRET UMBRA β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 10 May 23
🌍 World Politics China
  1. Tucker Carlson announces Twitter show and Elon Musk welcomes him.
  2. Trump found liable and ordered to pay $5M in damages for sexual abuse case.
  3. Various international events like Russia-Ukraine tensions, cyberattacks, and global sanctions are significant topics.

YourINT SITREP (03 MAY 2023)

TOP SECRET UMBRA β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 03 May 23
🌍 World Politics China
  1. Kremlin claims to have foiled a planned terrorist attack with drones on Putin's residence
  2. Pentagon will provide Ukraine with $300 million in military aid
  3. Various international incidents including seizures, espionage, and military actions are reported

Beijing's 31-point action plan

Philoinvestor β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 21 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics China
  1. The 31-point action plan from Beijing aims to promote the private economy's high-quality development.
  2. Continued efforts are needed to optimize the development environment and increase policy support for the private economy.
  3. Emphasis is placed on strengthening legal guarantees, focusing on high-quality development, and creating a positive social atmosphere for the private economy.

The Macron Moment

Philoinvestor β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 22 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics China
  1. French President Macron emphasizes Europe's need for strategic autonomy to prevent being caught up in external crises.
  2. Macron's leadership is leading to the announcement of a multipolar world and filling the gap left by Merkel's Germany.
  3. EU's reluctance to take control of its destiny is evident, showing a need for stronger self-reliance and autonomy.

Cambridge Study Shows High Favourability for China

Richard’s Substack β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 09 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics China
  1. Study by University of Cambridge shows 70% of the world view China favorably, except for Western countries at 23%.
  2. Western countries are shown to have negative views towards China fueled by fear of loss of dominance, jealousy, and inability to address their own issues.
  3. Divergence in perception of China between Global South and Global North highlighted, with Pew Research's biased survey showing negative views from Global North.

The Folly of Projections

Richard’s Substack β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 10 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics China
  1. Population forecasts are not facts, they are projections based on different scenarios.
  2. Different groups and academics have varying forecasts that contradict UN projections.
  3. Forecasts are more like art than science, showing trends but not definite outcomes.