Hello China Tech Premium is here (August launch pricing inside)

Introducing Hello China Tech Premium: investment-grade insights on China’s AI, EVs, and more.

Aug 12, 2025

To our Hello China Tech community,

Thank you for being part of a growing group that takes China’s technology story seriously—beyond headlines, hype, and surface narratives.

Your engagement, questions, and feedback have shown me that there’s real hunger for deeper, more actionable analysis of China’s technology landscape. Many of you have specifically asked for:

More frequent insights on emerging opportunities
Investment-focused research and risk assessment
Quarterly deep-dives into key technology sectors

Today, I’m excited to announce Hello China Tech Premium—with August launch pricing available through the end of this month.

What’s Not Changing

Your free subscription remains exactly as valuable:

✅ Weekly strategic analysis (~2,000 words) with the same depth and global context you’re used to

✅ Weekly audio podcast with additional commentary and insights

✅ No paywalls on the core analysis that helps you understand China’s tech revolution

✅ No reduction in quality or frequency

The free tier remains my commitment to democratizing China tech intelligence.

What’s New: Premium Intelligence

For readers who want deeper, more frequent insights, Premium adds:

📊 Two additional exclusive analyses per week focused on investment implications and strategic opportunities

🎧 Premium audio content including exclusive interviews and in-depth conversations on key industry developments

📈 Quarterly comprehensive reports on AI, electric vehicles, robotics, and semiconductors with strategic analysis and competitive insights

⚡ Early access to all content and breaking analysis

💬 Direct email access for specific questions and custom research requests

Why Premium, Why August?

The honest answer: producing this level of research takes significant time and resources. Premium subscriptions allow me to:

Dedicate more time to original research and exclusive interviews
Travel for on-ground reporting and industry events
Invest in better audio equipment and production
Maintain the independence that makes this analysis valuable

More importantly, many of you have specifically requested more frequent, investment-focused insights. Premium is my response to that demand.

August launch pricing is my way of thanking early supporters who help make this sustainable.

First Premium Analysis Available Now

To give you a taste of what Premium offers, I’ve published the inaugural Premium analysis: The Billion-Dollar Bonfire: China’s AI War and the Creation of the ‘Do-Engine’. This deep-dive examines why Chinese tech giants are spending billions monthly on AI advertising—not to win search, but to build the world’s first true “Do-Engine” that could fundamentally reshape how we interact with the internet.

Current subscribers can read a preview, while Premium subscribers get immediate access to the full analysis—with more exclusive content coming throughout the week.

Is Premium Right for You?

Premium is designed for:

Investors tracking China tech opportunities and risks
Entrepreneurs building companies that compete with or depend on Chinese technology
Corporate strategists navigating Chinese competition and partnerships
Policy professionals monitoring technological competition

If you primarily read for general tech interest, the free tier provides excellent value and will continue to do so.

Early Bird Supporter Pricing

For the first 100 Premium subscribers, I’m offering a significant discount:

$10/month (regular $15)
$100/year (regular $150/year)

This early bird pricing locks in for as long as you remain subscribed—my way of saying thank you to the community that made this possible.

Upgrade to Premium

No-Risk Decision

Not sure if Premium is right for you? You can cancel anytime and keep all the content you’ve already received.

Subscribe to immediately access the Premium archive and this week’s inaugural exclusive analysis on China’s AI ecosystem transformation.

What Happens Next

If you take no action: Nothing changes. You’ll continue receiving the same high-quality weekly analysis and audio commentary you’ve come to expect.

If you’re curious about Premium: You can upgrade anytime this month to lock in launch pricing. Starting September 1st, new subscribers will pay regular pricing ($15/month, $150/year).

Time remaining: August launch pricing available through August 31st only.

Community First

Whether you upgrade or continue with free, you’re part of building something valuable—a community that takes China’s tech developments seriously and seeks understanding beyond geopolitical noise.

Thank you for your continued support. I’m excited about what we’re building together.