Lingling Wei

access to advanced American technology.

So their strategy right now is, you know, let's slow down the decoupling for as long as possible so that they can keep getting the stuff.

Fascinating.

Thank you so much, Victor, for your time.

Really appreciate it.

Since we recorded the interview with Victor, a concession was made by Washington on the chip front.

President Trump is allowing Nvidia to sell its higher-performing H200 AI chips to China.

For Beijing, this could be a big win because right now it's still lagging in the AI race.

Having a high-quality chip like that could give the country a chance to catch up.

And finally, our last question comes from Eugene Grace from Paoli, Pennsylvania.

That's a question that hits right at the core of what we do, Eugene, and I truly appreciate you asking it.

The short answer is, yes, there are significant limitations and makes our reporting incredibly challenging.

I won't sugarcoat it.

In China, journalists operate under an environment where press freedom is consistently rated as one of the most restrictive in the world.

Journalists face routine challenges like being blocked

or followed by officials or plainclothes security.

The irony is that as China has become harder to cover, it has also become more vital for us to get it right.

So how do we tackle this challenge and ensure our reporting remains credible and meaningful?

We stay humble and we get creative.

We don't just rely on official data or statements.