Minxin Pei, a professor at Claremont McKenna College and editor of the China Leadership Monitor, dives into his book, 'The Sentinel State'. He discusses the resilience and fragility of China's political systems, emphasizing the paradox of authoritarian reforms. Pei reveals insights about the vast surveillance network that empowers the Communist Party, the complexities of public discontent under Xi Jinping, and predictions about China's future trajectory in economics and foreign policy. This enlightening conversation uncovers the intricate dance between repression and legitimacy in China.

Chinese born professor Minxin Pei discusses the evolving relationship between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, highlighting misconceptions about Xi's leadership. They explore Xi's strategic vision, foreign relationships, and the dynamics between Xi and Biden. The podcast also touches on Biden's briefing before meeting Xi, CIA profiling on China, surveillance in China, and espionage rivalry between the US and China.

Minxin Pei, an expert on the surveillance state in China, discusses the history and development of China's surveillance apparatus. He explores the broad definition of political activities, the presence of informants, and the adaptability of Leninist states to implement surveillance systems. Pei highlights the challenges of obtaining information about the system and emphasizes the impact of surveillance on society and behaviors within China.

Katia Dmitrieva, a Bloomberg Asia Economics Correspondent, joins Ben Emons, Founder and CIO at FedWatch Advisors, and Minxin Pei, a Bloomberg Opinion Columnist. They delve into China's recent monetary policies, examining unprecedented interest rate cuts and relaxed lending. The discussion highlights China’s efforts to stimulate growth amid low consumer demand and a troubled real estate sector. Insights on market dynamics, inflation trends, and the impact of technology on business success add depth to their analysis of economic resilience in Asia.

Guests David Chao, Mike Dickson, and Minxin Pei discuss market sentiment shift towards AI technology, Japan equity momentum trade, China's third plenum, election impact on asset allocation, differing views on China and Taiwan, and US-China relations in the podcast.