Kaiser Kuo

Kaiser Kuo is a Chinese American writer, musician, and podcaster who is best known as the host and co-founder of The Sinica Podcast.12 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Kaiser Kuo has had a diverse career spanning technology, media, and music:

• He currently hosts The Sinica Podcast, which he co-founded in 2010. The podcast focuses on current affairs in China and features discussions with prominent China journalists and experts.12

• From 2010 to 2016, Kuo worked as the Director of International Communications at Baidu, China's leading search engine.2

• Prior to Baidu, he held roles including:

  • Consultant for Youku.com
  • Group Director of Digital Strategy at Ogilvy & Mather China
  • China Bureau Chief for Red Herring magazine
  • Freelance writer for various publications

Education and Background

• Kuo was born on March 7, 1966, and is of Chinese descent.1
• He holds a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley and an MA in East Asian Studies from the University of Arizona.2
• His grandfather, Kuo Ting-yee, was a prominent historian of Chinese modern history.1

Music Career

Alongside his media work, Kuo has been involved in China's rock music scene:

• He was a former member of the Chinese rock band Tang Dynasty.1
• He later formed another Chinese heavy metal group called Spring and Autumn (春秋).1
• Kuo also played bass for Dirty Deeds, an AC/DC cover band based in Beijing.1

Kaiser Kuo's diverse background in technology, media, and music has given him a unique perspective on Chinese affairs, which he shares through his podcast and other work.