Emily Weinstein, an expert on open source research of Chinese technology at CSET, dives into the complexities of analyzing China's technological landscape. She shares insights on deciphering Chinese media and the challenges of language translation tools. The conversation reveals the intricacies of China’s talent acquisition strategies like the Thousand Talents Program, and explores military-civil fusion in the aerospace sector. Additionally, Emily critically assesses AI's role in China's COVID-19 response, highlighting both its applications and limitations.