Alice Han and James Kynge break down how China is rapidly closing the gap in the global space race, with record-breaking launches, ambitious moon missions, and technology that’s raising eyebrows in Washington. Then, a massive $2 trillion generational wealth transfer is underway — but with no inheritance tax in place, what does that mean for inequality, government revenue, and the future of “common prosperity”? And finally: from robotic arms in orbit to robots in the kitchen. As AI and automation spread across China’s economy — even into dim sum kitchens — regulators are stepping in. But is China actually setting the global standard for how AI should be governed? 01:08 Markets 01:43 China’s huge strides in the space race 13:32 The looming $2T generational wealth transfer 25:19 Regulating dim sum automation 34:19 Predictions Support this channel by subscribing here 👉 ‪@TheProfGPod Subscribe on Substack for ad-free episodes and much more! 👉 ⁠chinadecode.profgmedia.com/⁠ #china #chinausrelations #chinanews #chinamarket #chinaeconomy #chinainfluence #chinainnovation #chinatechnology #chinatech #xijinping #AI #aiinnovation #spacerace #space #wealthtransfer #dimsum #tiangong