Feng Shui and Law: Uncovering Historical Connections
This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren and guest Professor Tristan Brown (MIT) touch on the complexities ofU.S.-China relations, focusing on the recent temporary deal between the two nations. They then explore the historical significance of Feng Shui in Qing Dynasty China, discussing its intersection with legal disputes and cultural practices. The conversation also covers the role of Islam during the MingDynasty, contemporary educational trends in China, and the evolving narratives surrounding archaeology and history in the country.Learn more: https://www.wisdomtree.com/investments/multimedia/china-of-tomorrow-podcasts Please reference the WisdomTree Glossary for any definitions: https://www.wisdomtree.com/glossary
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China and the New Trade Reality
This week on China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren unpacks the recent policy escalation between the U.S. and China from rare earth export controls to tariff talk and long-arm sanctions. As both countries shift from symbolic measures to reciprocal action, she explores what this means for investors, the outlook for bilateral talks, and the long-term competition in hard tech.
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Power, Policy, and the Private Sector
In this episode of China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren sits down with Anne Stevenson-Yang, co-founder of J Capital Research and author of Wild Ride: A Short History of the Opening and Closing of the Chinese Economy, to discuss the evolving state-business dynamic in China. From early reform-era optimism to today’s more centralized economic model, they cover the long arc of China’s development, how investment incentives have shifted, and what signs investors can watch for as the government attempts to balance control with global engagement.
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The System That Shapes China
From student testing to social structure, China’s education system influences far more than college admissions. In this episode of China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren sits down with co-authors Hongbin Li, Co-Director of the Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions, and Ruixue Jia, Professor of Economics at the University of California to discuss The Highest Exam, their new book exploring how the Gaokao (college entry exam) system helps explain China’s growth model, inequality, and policy challenges. Learn more: https://www.wisdomtree.com/investments/multimedia/china-of-tomorrow-podcasts Please see the WisdomTree Glossary for Definitions of terms and indexes: https://www.wisdomtree.com/glossary
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What's Driving China’s Equity Rebound?
Patriotism, policy, and performance are intersecting in China’s markets. In this week’s episode of China of Tomorrow, Liqian Ren discusses the strategic signals behind China’s recent military display, the latest run-up in equities, and how subtle shifts in currency and interest rate dynamics could support sentiment heading into year-end.
Welcome to the China of Tomorrow podcast, hosted by WisdomTree's Director of Modern Alpha, Liqian Ren. Tune-in now to discover our on-the-ground insights and high level analysis on emerging markets from China to India and Beyond.
Investing involves risks including loss of principal. This material represents the opinions of the participants at a specific time and is not intended to forecast future events or guarantee future results and should not be relied upon as investment advice. Liqian Ren is a registered rep of Foreside Fund Services, LLC.