Who am I?

I’m Jordan Schneider, host of ChinaTalk podcast, China tech analyst at The Rhodium Group, and an adjunct fellow at the American think tank CNAS. In this newsletter, I translate and analyze primary-language sources on US-China and China's tech ecosystem.

A more sophisticated understanding of China’s tech scene is important for global stability as countries continue to grapple with the impact technology has on the modern world.

In recent months, as US-China relations have soured, I’ve branched out from straight tech coverage to look more broadly at political economy and US-China politics, aiming to base my work on Chinese-language material.

I was caught outside of China when COVID broke and stayed too long outside the country. I’m now based in New York for the foreseeable future.

Endorsements

“I like it.” —National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

“The podcast is my go-to Peloton listen.” National Security Advisor HR McMaster

Adam Tooze @adam_tooze

Prompted by @ediecontooze Ive actually gotten into listening to podcasts not just recording them. Started with @jordanschnyc ChinaTalk cos we’ve got one coming up. LOVED this episode on solar power in China. GREAT detail. Top recommendation. podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6L…

Steve Hou @stevehouf

This is an very intelligent discussion about China! It’s sharp and deep in a way that I’ve rarely come across in China analysis in English or Chinese. I admit I struggled to keep up. The “12 months that changed modern China” idea is very very insightful! @jordanschnyc 👍

Matthew C. Klein @M_C_Klein

Fascinating (and wide-ranging) conversation about China's big changes since 2012 and especially since 2015, hosted by @jordanschnyc https://t.co/WGx1F8RIMN

Previously, I worked at Kwai, Bridgewater, and the Eurasia Group. I have a master’s in economics from PKU’s Yenching Academy, and a BA in history from Yale.

I also had a bad concussion a few years back and wrote about it here.

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