Alice Han

Alice Han, a China economist and director at Greenmantle, shares her valuable insights on U.S.-China trade relations. She discusses the ongoing trade war and why a diplomatic resolution seems distant. Alice highlights China's resilience and adaptability amid tariff escalations, painting a picture of optimism in its economic strategies. The conversation also delves into the complexities of U.S.-China negotiations, the impact of the fentanyl crisis, and how global manufacturing dynamics adapt in this competitive landscape.

Alice Han, a savvy commentator on China's economic policy, joins James Kynge, a Financial Times correspondent, to explore China's global strategy. They discuss Beijing's potential preference for a prolonged Ukraine conflict and how U.S. policies may be inadvertently reinforcing the China-Russia alliance. The pair also dive into the implications of state capitalism and the rise of China’s tech ambitions, highlighted by the inaugural humanoid robot games, which offer a comedic yet insightful look into the country’s advancements in AI and robotics.

Alice Han, a China economist and director at Greenmantle, shares her insights on the impact of Trump's tariffs on China. She discusses how weak consumer demand is leading to domestic price drops. Han also examines the significance of the 'Sputnik moment' of DeepSeek for China’s AI race. Furthermore, she offers her perspective on Elon Musk's complex relationship with China and warns of an incoming period of geopolitical instability, highlighting the challenges faced in U.S.-China trade dynamics.