This is a crossover episode in which Alf of the Seeking Truth from Facts podcast interviews Steve Hsu about the Chinese economy and political system, and US-China competition.
Seeking Truth From Facts podcast: https://substack.com/@seekingtruthfromfacts/p-148705853
Steve and Alf discuss:
(00:00) - Introduction to the Podcast Collaboration
(00:48) - Steve Hsu's Background and Expertise
(02:22) - US-China Geopolitical Dynamics
(28:44) - China's Political System: Meritocracy vs. Autocracy
(32:23) - China's Path to Liberalization: Past, Present, and Future
(45:57) - Geopolitical Dynamics: China, Russia, and the West
Audio-only version and Transcript: https://www.manifold1.com/episodes/seeking-truth-from-facts-alf-steve-hsu-68
Steve is optimistic about the future liberalization of China. I hope he is right. It would be beautiful.