A Conversation with Prof. Gao Xiqing

In this episode of Law Disrupted, John Quinn interviews Professor Gao Shiqing, a key figure in the development of China's financial and capital markets. Professor Gao recounts his early life, including his work building railroads in the mountains and his unexpected entry into law at the behest of the Communist Party. He details his experiences as one of the first Chinese lawyers on Wall Street, the cultural shocks he experienced, and his role in establishing China's securities regulatory system. The conversation covers the creation of the Beijing Stock Exchange, the adaptation of the American regulatory model to Chinese characteristics, and the evolution of the China Investment Corporation. Professor Gao also shares anecdotes about his interactions with prominent figures like Zhu Rongji and Elon Musk, and offers his perspective on the current and future relations between China and the U.S.