The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway China Decode: Xi Tightens His Grip, Trump Seeks a Deal
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Oct 28, 2025 Hosts analyze the implications of Trump's Asia tour as Xi Jinping tightens his grip on China. They discuss the potential for a trade truce, while unraveling the complexities of China's crypto policies amid Hong Kong's rise in Web3. The conversation shifts to Italy's efforts to rein in fast-fashion giants like Shein and Temu, raising questions about balancing consumer interests with regulatory actions. Economic trends and policy predictions provide further insight into the shifting global landscape.
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Tech Self-Reliance Is Central To Beijing
- China’s new five-year plan prioritizes technological self-reliance, manufacturing strength, and boosting domestic consumption.
- Xi aims to reduce ‘choke point’ vulnerabilities to blunt the impact of Western export controls.
Military Purges Signal Consolidation Of Power
- Xi Jinping is consolidating control through a major purge of top military leadership in the PLA and CMC.
- The purge signals loyalty enforcement rather than weakness in Xi's hold on power.
APEC Meeting Likely Produces Framework, Not Deal
- Trump and Xi may announce a tentative framework of cooperation but not a definitive trade deal.
- Short-term concessions (soybeans, tariffs, fentanyl task force) can mask unresolved tech and security disputes.