Ether Yin

Kendra Schaefer, Trivium China's head of tech policy research, and Ether Yin, head of policy research focusing on China's net zero transition, delve into the recent U.S. export controls on chip technology and their ramifications for China. They discuss the implications of the Trump administration's restrictions on Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and potential responses from China. The conversation touches on the challenges for Chinese firms in the semiconductor market, and the strategic maneuvers both countries may take amid escalating trade tensions.

Ether Yin, a policy expert based in Shanghai, joins co-founders Andrew Polk and Trey McArver to delve into the recent trade war de-escalation. They explore China's strategic move to issue licenses for critical mineral exports to the U.S., signaling a temporary thaw. The discussion also highlights China's growing ties with Latin America and the implications of these developments on global economic relations. Tune in for insights on trade strategies and the evolving dynamics between superpowers!

Ether Yin, co-founder of Trivium China, and Joe Mazur, head of geopolitical research at Trivium China, delve into the latest insights from the China Development Forum. They analyze the contrasting moods of domestic and foreign businesses in China. The discussion highlights Beijing's evolving economic coercion tactics, recent updates to the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, and the role of U.S.-China relations in shaping business dynamics. They also explore how foreign companies are adapting to new regulatory challenges, shedding light on the intricate balance of opportunity and risk.