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Why the U.S. should work With China, not fear it
Ep. 530
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What can the U.S. learn from China's economic model? Dr. Yan Liang, economist at Willamette University and the Levy Economics Institute, cuts through Western media narratives to reveal the real story behind China's housing market, savings culture, and AI boom. From a carefully managed property correction to open-source AI that's shaking Silicon Valley's investment bubble, this conversation challenges conventional wisdom—and offers a surprising case for American cooperation over confrontation.
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