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Jason Hsu joined Jack Forehand on the Excess Returns podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on what investors may be missing about China and the evolving global landscape.

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Disclosure: The securities identified and described do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for client accounts. The reader should not assume that an investment in the securities identified was or will be profitable. This podcast contains opinions that do not necessarily reflect those of Rayliant Investment Research. The opinions reflected herein are subject to change without notice. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Investing in emerging markets involves higher risks than investing in developed markets, including increased volatility and the potential for significant price fluctuations, which may also impact liquidity. Lower levels of regulatory oversight and less transparent financial systems may increase investment risk. AI-related investments may be highly volatile as valuations can fluctuate significantly based on technology developments, completive pressures and market sentiments. Rapid technological change could render certain AI products or companies obsolete, which could negatively impact investment values. Dependence on data availability, infrastructure and cybersecurity may expose AI companies to operational risks, including data breaches or system failures.

Phillip Wool joined CNBC to discuss Japan’s pledge to invest nearly $36 billion in U.S. energy and critical minerals projects — and what it could mean for US–Japan relations and broader geopolitical positioning relative to China.

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Phillip Wool notes India trailed other EMs in 2025, with U.S. trade issues likely complicating efforts to improve sentiment.

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Jason Hsu says trade-policy leverage may prompt investors to rethink dollar and Treasury holdings, boosting diversification and de-dollarization trends.

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Selloffs in Taiwan or Japan linked to China concerns may present buying opportunities, with Phillip Wool suggesting the risks are unlikely to grow into a major issue for investors.

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Jason Hsu says the U.S. leads in innovation while China excels in engineering and manufacturing; he argues investors should pursue AI opportunities while managing uncertainty through diversification.

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Jason Hsu said rate cuts are likely regardless of the next Fed chair, as macro forces matter more than any single policymaker.

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Jason Hsu says major Chinese tech firms trade at a fraction of U.S. valuations yet still produce competitive AI products.

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