Talking with Cyrus Janssen: US-China Trade War, a Multi Polar Economy and the Idea of Freedom

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Sep 27, 2025

Cyrus Janssen, a geopolitics expert with extensive experience in China, dives into the complexities of US-China relations. He discusses how perceptions of freedom differ between Americans and Chinese, shaped by historical experiences. The conversation explores the role of Hong Kong as a business gateway, the impact of tech sanctions on Chinese innovation, and the intricacies of the Trump trade wars. Janssen also highlights the growing interdependence between the US and China, emphasizing the need to understand a multipolar world.

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Early China Experience

Cyrus Janssen moved to Shanghai in 2007 as a 23-year-old and started working as a golf coach during China's boom years.
He stresses arriving with an open mind to understand local culture rather than importing American assumptions.

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Perception Vs. Daily Life In China

Western media often portrays China as dystopian, but daily life there shows normalcy and happiness for many citizens.
Cyrus argues firsthand experience reveals a different reality than typical Western narratives.

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Different Cultural Definitions Of Freedom

Freedom means different things based on historical oppression; Americans value liberation from government while many Chinese value stability from government.
Cyrus explains Chinese preference for stability stems from centuries of dynastic collapse and 20th-century chaos.

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We are joined from the Nomad Capitalist stage by geopolitics expert Cyrus Janssen. Together with our very own Javier Carrea, he sits down for a chat on one of the most important countries in today's global landscape. The red giant, China. From how Chinese citizens define freedom differently from their Western counterparts, to the ongoing Nvidia chip saga and the Trump trade wars, they dive into everything you need to know about what might soon become the biggest economy in the world.

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