Kyle Chan on the Future of US-China Competition — #94

In this episode of Manifold, Steve Hsu interviews Kyle Chan, a postdoctoral researcher at Princeton University, about US-China technology competition, AI, globalization, and multipolarity. They delve into Chan's intellectual journey from economics to sociology, focusing on his dissertation work comparing railway development in India and China. The discussion extends to China's industrial policy, its impact on various sectors, and the factors driving China's rapid technological advancement. Chan shares insights from his New York Times opinion piece and his substack, addressing the debate around industrial maximalism and the views of Chinese economist Liu Feng. The conversation touches on the role of human capital, the importance of STEM education, and the potential for US-China collaboration in science and technology.