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What to Know Ahead of China’s 20th Party Congress: A Conversation with Lingling Wei from 2022-09-16T13:41
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Lingling Wei joins us to discuss China’s upcoming 20th Party Congress that is scheduled to take place in October. Wei explains that during Party Congress ...
ListenThe State of Chinese Food Security: A Conversation with Wendy Wu from 2022-08-16T15:28
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Wendy Wu joins us to discuss Chinese food security. Ms. Wu argues that Chinese food security is a matter of national security for the Chinese government a...
ListenThe PLA at 95 and the Current Crisis in the Taiwan Strait: A Conversation with Roderick Lee from 2022-08-05T16:08:50
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Mr. Roderick Lee joins us to discuss the state of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) as it marks its 95th anniversary. He lays out President Xi Jinpin...
ListenThe PLA at 95 and the Current Crisis in the Taiwan Strait: A Conversation with Roderick Lee from 2022-08-05T16:08:50
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Mr. Roderick Lee joins us to discuss the state of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) as it marks its 95th anniversary. He lays out President Xi Jinpin...
ListenHow India Views China: A Conversation with Dr. Rajeswari Rajagopalan from 2022-02-15T21:07
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Rajeswari (Raji) Pillai Rajagopalan joins us to unpack the changing relationship between India and China. Dr. Rajagopalan begins by describing India’s...
ListenThe History Behind Growing China-Russia Relations: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Torigian from 2022-02-03T16:07:28
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Joseph Torigian joins us to discuss the historic and strategic dimensions of the China-Russia relationship. Dr. Torigian begins by describing the evol...
ListenXi Jinping’s Vision for China: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Economy from 2022-01-21T18:15:19
In this episode of ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Economy joins us to discuss President Xi Jinping’s vision for China. Dr. Economy emphasizes the transformative aspect of Xi’s vision and his goa...
ListenChina’s Power: Up for Debate 2021: Debate 4 from 2022-01-20T20:47:36
This special episode of the ChinaPower Podcast is the sixth of six featuring the audio from the China Power Project’s sixth annual conference. The third debate took place on December 17, 2021 and f...
ListenChina’s Power: Up for Debate 2021 – Keynote Remarks by US Senator Steve Daines on Congress’ Outlook on China’s Growing Power from 2022-01-19T15:02:30
This special episode of the ChinaPower Podcast is the fifth of six featuring the audio from the China Power Project’s sixth annual conference. This keynote took place on December 14, 2021 and featu...
ListenChina’s Power: Up for Debate 2021: Debate 3 from 2022-01-18T21:11:37
This special episode of the ChinaPower Podcast is the fourth of six featuring the audio from the China Power Project’s sixth annual conference. The third debate took place on December 14, 2021, and...
ListenChina’s Power: Up for Debate 2021: Debate 2 from 2022-01-07T16:40:21
This special episode of the ChinaPower Podcast is the third of six featuring the audio from the China Power Project’s sixth annual conference. The second debate took place on December 6, 2021 and f...
ListenChina's Power: Up for Debate 2021 - Keynote Remarks by Secretary Christine Wormuth on the US Army's View of the China Challenge from 2022-01-06T17:39
This special episode of the ChinaPower Podcast is the second of six featuring the audio from the China Power Project’s sixth annual conference. This keynote took place on December 1, 2021 and featu...
ListenChina’s Power: Up for Debate 2021: Debate 1 from 2022-01-05T15:31:39
This special episode of the ChinaPower podcast is the first of six featuring the audio from the China Power Project’s sixth annual conference. The first debate took place on November 19, 2021 and f...
ListenThe View of China from the US Congress: A Conversation with Rep. Ami Bera from 2022-01-04T16:46
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, US Representative Ami Bera joins us to discuss Congress’ view of China’s growing power. Rep. Bera explains that China has been an issue of bipartisan agre...
ListenChina’s Sharp Power: A Conversation with Kevin Sheives and Jessica Ludwig from 2021-12-07T17:16
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Ms. Jessica Ludwig and Mr. Kevin Sheives join us to discuss China’s sharp power. Ms. Ludwig and Mr. Sheives first define sharp power and contrast it with ...
ListenAnalyzing China’s Commitment to Climate Change: A Conversation with Joanna Lewis from 2021-11-23T15:20:34
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Joanna Lewis joins us to discuss China’s commitment to addressing climate change. Dr. Lewis provides an overview of major domestic and international p...
ListenArtificial Intelligence and the People’s Liberation Army: A Conversation with Ryan Fedasiuk from 2021-11-09T17:28
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Mr. Ryan Fedasiuk joins us to discuss the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) efforts to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Mr. Fedasiuk explains...
ListenUS-China Academic Exchanges: A Conversation with William Kirby from 2021-10-26T13:11:50
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Professor William Kirby joins us to examine the changing dynamics in the US-China educational relationship. Professor Kirby explains that education has be...
ListenDeciphering the PLA’s New Joint Doctrine: A Conversation with Dr. David Finkelstein from 2021-10-12T14:06:15
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. David Finkelstein joins us to discuss the PLA’s new joint doctrine and how it will impact China’s military modernization. Dr. Finkelstein describes hi...
ListenThe Impact of Covid-19 on China’s Economy: A Conversation with Daniel H. Rosen from 2021-09-28T14:04:30
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, we are joined by Mr. Daniel H. Rosen to examine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on China’s economic power. Mr. Rosen describes the variables that cont...
ListenChina’s Tech Crackdown: A Conversation with Adam Segal from 2021-09-14T13:53:42
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Adam Segal joins us to examine Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on China’s technology sector. Dr. Segal argues that company blacklists from the Trump admin...
ListenThe Impact of Covid-19 on China’s Military: A Conversation with M. Taylor Fravel from 2021-08-31T17:34:55
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. M. Taylor Fravel joins us to discuss whether China has become more militarily assertive toward its neighbors during the pandemic. Dr. Fravel argues th...
ListenChina’s Involvement in Afghanistan: A Conversation with Laurel Miller from 2021-08-17T19:15:29
On this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Laurel Miller joins us to discuss the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and to assess China’s next steps in the region. Ms. Miller argues that China ...
ListenChina’s Global Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Conversation with Dr. Yanzhong Huang from 2021-08-03T14:26:14
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Yanzhong Huang joins us to discuss China’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on China’s power. Dr. Huang assesses how China’s handling ...
ListenUnpacking the China-Hong Kong Relationship: A Conversation with Kurt Tong from 2021-07-20T14:20:46
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Ambassador Kurt Tong joins new host Bonny Lin to discuss China’s approach toward Hong Kong. Ambassador Tong describes how the Hong Kong citizenry has resp...
ListenThe Best of ChinaPower: Xi Jinping’s Military-Civil Fusion Project: A Conversation with Greg Levesque from 2021-07-06T15:04
This special "best of ChinaPower" episode explores China’s efforts to integrate its military and civilian sectors to support its military development and broader national security agenda. Our guest...
ListenThe Best of ChinaPower: Highlights of the 2020 DoD Report on Chinese Military Power: A Conversation with Chad Sbragia from 2021-06-22T13:49:48
This special "best of ChinaPower" episode examines the trajectory of Chinese military developments and national strategy, as well as key findings of the 2020 Department of Defense (DoD) annual repo...
ListenThe Best of ChinaPower: Unveiling China’s Digital Currency Goals: A Conversation with Kevin Desouza from 2021-06-08T15:40:28
This special "best of ChinaPower" episode unpacks China’s push to develop a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Our guest, Dr. Kevin Desouza, explains Beijing's motives and compares China’s plans...
ListenThe Best of ChinaPower: The Implications of China’s Conventional Missile Arsenal: A Conversation with Ankit Panda from 2021-05-25T20:49:10
In this special "best of ChinaPower" episode, Mr. Ankit Panda discusses China's growing conventional missile arsenal and associated implications for military strategy and security in the Indo-Pacif...
ListenDecoding China's Diplomacy Discourse: A Conversation with Malin Oud from 2021-04-16T18:48:32
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Malin Oud joins us to discuss the importance of language in understanding China’s diplomatic and international cooperation strategies. Ms. Oud breaks down...
ListenThe Impact of Covid-19 on China’s Belt and Road Initiative: A Conversation with Agatha Kratz from 2021-03-30T14:16:48
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Agatha Kratz joins us to discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Dr. Kratz provides background on the h...
ListenSmall and Medium-Sized Powers' Response to China’s Rise: A Conversation with Luke Patey from 2021-02-16T14:07:59
In this episode, Dr. Luke Patey joins us to discuss the implications of China’s rise in a dynamic world and how the rest of the world should respond. Dr. Patey challenges the idea that an ascendant...
ListenChina’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy: A Conversation with Peter Martin from 2021-02-02T14:07:47
On this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Mr. Peter Martin joins us to discuss his recent book, "China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy." Chinese diplomacy in the past several...
ListenControlling Advanced Technology Exports: A Conversation with Roslyn Layton and James Lewis from 2021-01-19T16:21:23
In this episode, Dr. Roslyn Layton and Dr. James Lewis discuss how to control the proliferation of technologies for military use with a special focus on China. Our guests explain the history of US ...
ListenChina’s Power: Up for Debate 2020: Debate 5 from 2021-01-15T16:05
This special episode of the ChinaPower podcast is the last of five featuring the audio from the China Power Project's fifth annual conference, which comprises five live online debates.
P...
China’s Power: Up for Debate 2020: Debate 4 from 2021-01-14T15:48:12
This special episode of the ChinaPower podcast is the fourth of five featuring the audio from the China Power Project's fifth annual conference, which comprises five live online debates. The fourth...
ListenChina’s Power: Up for Debate 2020: Debate 3 from 2021-01-13T16:16:28
This special episode of the ChinaPower podcast is the third of five featuring the audio from the China Power Project's fifth annual conference, which comprises five live online debates. The third d...
ListenChina’s Power: Up for Debate 2020: Debate 2 from 2021-01-12T14:07:36
This special episode of the ChinaPower podcast is the second of five featuring the audio from the China Power Project's fifth annual conference, which comprises five live online debates. The second...
ListenChina’s Power: Up for Debate: Debate 1 from 2021-01-11T14:52
This special episode of the ChinaPower podcast is the first of five featuring the audio from the China Power Project’s fifth annual conference, which comprised five live online debates. The first d...
ListenChina’s Coercive Trade Measures toward Australia: A Conversation with Jeffrey Wilson from 2020-12-22T16:00
In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Wilson joins us to discuss China's expanding trade restrictions against Australia. Dr. Wilson analyzes China’s trade strategy of targeted geo-economic sanctions and arg...
ListenThe Implications of China’s Conventional Missile Arsenal: A Conversation with Ankit Panda from 2020-12-08T14:30:33
In this episode, Mr. Ankit Panda joins us to discuss China's growing conventional missile arsenal and associated implications for military strategy and security in the Indo-Pacific region. He highl...
ListenHow Should the World Respond to the Humanitarian Crisis in Xinjiang?: A Conversation with Darren Byler from 2020-11-17T14:55:11
In this episode, Dr. Darren Byler joins us to discuss China’s policies in Xinjiang and policy options for the international community. Dr. Byler analyzes the portrayal of Uyghur and Kazakh ethnic m...
ListenThe Genesis of Chinese Thinking on Sovereignty: A Conversation with Bill Hayton from 2020-11-03T14:52:43
In this episode, Mr. Bill Hayton joins us to discuss the genesis of China's thinking about sovereignty and how this shapes Chinese foreign policy today. He discusses the influence of Western notion...
ListenEurope and China as Partners or Rivals?: A Conversation with Mikko Huotari from 2020-10-20T13:33
In this episode, Dr. Mikko Huotari joins us to discuss the evolving relationship between Europe and China. He highlights the multifaceted relationship between China and the European Union, noting t...
ListenChina’s Commitments to Fighting Climate Change: A Conversation with David Sandalow from 2020-10-06T13:40
This episode examines China’s role in the global climate change agenda and Xi Jinping’s commitment at the September 2020 UN General Assembly for China to become carbon-neutral by 2060. Mr. Sandalow...
ListenHighlights of the 2020 DoD Report on Chinese Military Power: A Conversation with Chad Sbragia from 2020-09-22T16:38
This episode examines the trajectory of Chinese military developments and national strategy, as well as key findings of the 2020 Department of Defense (DoD) annual report to Congress entitled Milit...
ListenThe Impact of China's Dominant Position in Global Supply Chains: A Conversation with Wang Tao from 2020-09-08T17:17
This episode examines China’s changing role in supply chains and the factors behind recent shifts in global production. Our guest, Dr. Wang Tao, explains why certain companies and sectors are more ...
ListenUS-China Relations in Free Fall?: A Conversation with Lu Xiang from 2020-08-25T14:47:42
This episode examines the increasing friction in US-China relations. Our guest, Dr. Lu Xiang, analyzes the primary factors behind the souring ties, and why the signing of the Phase 1 trade deal was...
ListenThe Galwan Valley Clash and China's Approach to Sovereignty Disputes: A Conversation with M. Taylor Fravel from 2020-08-11T14:05:50
This episode explores the dynamics behind the June 2020 China-India border clash, and examines what the episode signifies about the changing nature of China’s approach to territorial and maritime d...
ListenWhat’s Driving China’s Smart City Development?: A Conversation with Alice Ekman from 2020-07-30T15:19:20
This episode examines China’s efforts to develop smart city infrastructure. Our guest, Dr. Alice Ekman, analyzes how China is supporting domestic technology industries in critical sectors like tele...
ListenStrategic Shift Underway in UK Relations with China: A Conversation with Charles Parton from 2020-07-14T12:40
This episode explores the ups and downs of China’s relationship with the United Kingdom, particularly in the post-Brexit world. Our guest, Mr. Charles Parton, discusses the UK’s changing attitudes ...
ListenChina’s Standard-Setting Agenda: A Conversation with Emily de La Bruyère from 2020-06-30T19:21:52
This episode examines China’s ambitions to lead the world in setting technical standards for emerging technologies. Our guest, Emily de La Bruyère, analyzes how China is advocating for its own tech...
ListenChina Courts Closer Ties with Nepal: A Conversation with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa from 2020-06-16T13:07
This episode examines China’s engagement with Nepal and the trajectory of the China-Nepal bilateral relationship. Our guest, Mr. Gaurab Shumsher Thapa analyzes the impact of Xi Jinping’s 2019 visit...
ListenMounting Tensions Between China and Sweden: A Conversation with The Honorable Carl Bildt from 2020-06-02T13:43:36
This episode examines the key challenges in, and future direction of, China-Sweden relations. Our guest, The Honorable Carl Bildt, analyzes the role of the Gui Minhai case and other diplomatic rows...
ListenUnveiling China’s Digital Currency Goals: A Conversation with Kevin Desouza from 2020-05-19T20:06:49
This episode unpacks China’s push to develop a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Our guest, Dr. Kevin Desouza, explains Beijing's motives and compares China’s plans for creating its own nationa...
ListenXi Jinping’s Military-Civil Fusion Project: A Conversation with Greg Levesque from 2020-05-05T19:00:56
This episode explores China’s efforts to integrate its military and civilian sectors to support its military development and broader national security agenda. Our guest, Mr. Greg Levesque, discusse...
ListenExamining China's Influence in the World Health Organization: A Conversation with Jeremy Youde from 2020-04-21T13:34
This episode examines China’s role in the World Health Organization (WHO), and how its relationship with the organization has changed over time. Our guest, Dr. Jeremy Youde, discusses how China has...
ListenProspects for China's Inclusion in Strategic Nuclear Talks: A Conversation with David Santoro from 2020-04-07T18:26
This episode explores the potential for China to join a strategic nuclear dialogue with the United States and Russia. Our guest, Dr. David Santoro, details China’s perspective on arms control issue...
ListenChina's Arctic Ambitions: A Conversation with Anne-Marie Brady from 2020-03-24T13:00
This episode explores China’s efforts to establish itself as a major player in the Arctic region. Our guest, Dr. Anne-Marie Brady, details China’s key interests in the region as they relate to its ...
ListenChina's Booming E-Commerce Market: A Conversation with Jacob Cooke from 2020-03-10T18:00:49
This episode explores the evolution of the e-commerce market in China, the challenges it presents, and its impact on the Chinese economy. Our guest, Mr. Jacob Cooke, examines fundamental difference...
ListenChina's Increasing Engagement with Africa: A Conversation with Joshua Eisenman from 2020-02-25T14:00
This episode explores China’s key interests and investments in Africa, as well as how China-Africa relations are likely to evolve in the future. Our guest, Dr. Joshua Eisenman, breaks down the poli...
ListenWater Challenges Inside and Outside China's Borders: A Conversation with Scott Moore from 2020-02-11T16:55
This episode explores the major challenges that threaten China’s water resources, from scarcity and mismanagement, to pollution and climate change. Our guest, Dr. Scott Moore, describes China’s swe...
ListenWuhan Goes Viral: A Conversation with Yanzhong Huang from 2020-01-29T18:57
This episode explores how China has responded to the deadly outbreak of a new coronavirus originating in the central city of Wuhan. Our guest, Dr. Yanzhong Huang, compares Beijing’s response to its...
ListenRe-calibrating the BRI: A Conversation with Wang Huiyao from 2020-01-14T16:13:49
This episode explores the evolution of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the developments that have occurred since it was first introduced in 2013 as One Belt One Road. Our guest, Dr. Wang...
ListenFriction in China-Czech Relations: A Conversation with Richard Turcsányi from 2019-12-17T20:56:53
This episode explores the key challenges and opportunities in the China-Czech bilateral relationship. Our guest, Dr. Richard Turcsányi, describes the impact of the recent cancellation of the sister...
ListenChina and the NBA Call a Timeout: A Conversation with Victor Cha from 2019-12-03T14:38
This episode explores China's retaliatory actions against the NBA after a recent incident, as well as the larger questions surrounding the Chinese government’s treatment of foreign private companie...
ListenDebating China's 5G Infrastructure in Europe: A Conversation with Janka Oertel from 2019-11-20T14:26:02
This episode explores Europe’s evolving approach toward including Chinese telecommunications companies in its 5G infrastructure. Our guest, Dr. Janka Oertel, explains the security risks behind allo...
ListenDebating China's 5G Infrastructure in Europe: A Conversation with Janka Oertel from 2019-11-20T14:26:02
This episode explores Europe’s evolving approach toward including Chinese telecommunications companies in its 5G infrastructure. Our guest, Dr. Janka Oertel, explains the security risks behind allo...
ListenDebating China's 5G Infrastructure in Europe: A Conversation with Janka Oertel from 2019-11-20T14:26:02
This episode explores Europe’s evolving approach toward including Chinese telecommunications companies in its 5G infrastructure. Our guest, Dr. Janka Oertel, explains the security risks behind allo...
ListenTaiwan's Close Watch on Hong Kong Protests: A Conversation with Jude Blanchette and Bonnie Glaser from 2019-11-05T14:15
This episode of the ChinaPower Podcast is a crossover episode with “Hong Kong on the Brink,” hosted by Jude Blanchette. Mr. Blanchette interviews Bonnie Glaser about the protests in Hong Kong and t...
ListenXi-Modi Summit in Chennai, India: A Conversation with Tanvi Madan from 2019-10-23T16:00
This episode explores the current dynamics between China and India in light of Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi’s second informal summit in October 2019. Our guest, Dr. Tanvi Madan, analyzes the outcom...
ListenChina's Civilian Space Program: A Conversation with Alanna Krolikowski from 2019-10-08T16:15
This episode explores the landscape of China’s civilian and commercial space efforts in recent years. Our guest, Dr. Alanna Krolikowski, analyzes China’s recent achievements in space, including the...
ListenChina’s Military Ambitions in Space: A Conversation with Todd Harrison and Kaitlyn Johnson from 2019-09-24T13:30
This episode explores China’s military developments in space over the last two decades. Our guests, Todd Harrison and Kaitlyn Johnson, discuss some of the findings of their report, “Space Threat As...
ListenChina's Growing Presence in the Pacific Islands: A Conversation with Anna Powles from 2019-09-11T13:30
This episode explores the security dynamics of China’s increasing involvement in the Pacific Islands. Our guest, Dr. Anna Powles, analyzes perceptions of China’s presence in the region and emphasiz...
ListenChina and the Global Rare Earth Trade: A Conversation with Julie Klinger from 2019-08-27T21:30
This episode explores the factors that led to China’s dominance in rare earth production. Our guest, Dr. Julie Klinger, analyzes past incidents and WTO decisions that have sustained supply chains o...
ListenChinese Interests and Policies in the Middle East: A Conversation with Jon Alterman from 2019-08-13T14:30
This episode examines China’s increasing engagement with countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Our guest, Dr. Jon Alterman, evaluates the main drivers of China’s growing involvement...
ListenRough Waters in the South China Sea: A Conversation with Greg Poling from 2019-07-30T15:15
This episode examines the behavior of China and other claimants in the South China Sea, including recent incidents between China and the Philippines and between China and Vietnam. Our guest, Mr. Gr...
ListenChina and the World Trade Organization: A Conversation with Tu Xinquan from 2019-07-16T19:15
This episode examines China’s role in the World Trade Organization (WTO), including the economic and political effects of membership since its accession process. Our guest, Dr. Tu Xinquan, discusse...
ListenChina’s Nuclear Strategy and Capabilities: A Conversation with Hans Kristensen from 2019-07-02T19:15
This episode delves into China’s evolving nuclear capabilities and policies. Our guest, Dr. Hans Kristensen, breaks down Beijing’s approach to nuclear weapons and explains the drivers behind China’...
ListenChina’s Evolving Role in the United Nations: A Conversation with Courtney Fung from 2019-06-18T19:15
This episode discusses China’s role and actions as a United Nations Security Council permanent member. Our guest, Dr. Courtney Fung, analyzes China’s “status dilemma” and the evolution of its behav...
ListenCarbon, Climate, and China: A Conversation with Barbara Finamore from 2019-06-05T21:15
This episode evaluates China’s progress in the global endeavor to combat climate change by reducing carbon emissions and investing in green technology. Our guest, Ms. Barbara Finamore, explains Bei...
ListenThe Real Costs of Huawei Technology: A Conversation with James Lewis from 2019-05-17T17:30
This episode investigates the evolving political and economic circumstances surrounding Chinese telecommunications company Huawei and its attempts to integrate its technology in global markets. Our...
ListenCharting Progress in China’s Belt and Road Initiative: A Conversation with Jonathan Hillman from 2019-04-30T14:45
This episode explores current developments in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in the lead-up to the second Belt and Road Forum. Our guest, Mr. Jonathan Hillman, discusses the BRI’s current p...
ListenChina’s Push to Reform Global Governance: A Conversation with Melanie Hart from 2019-04-12T14:00
This episode explores China’s ambitions to reform and influence global governance, and the resulting effects on the international system. Our guest, Dr. Melanie Hart, discusses the main takeaways f...
ListenUAV Technology in China: A Conversation with Tate Nurkin from 2019-03-29T19:45
This episode assesses China’s development of unmanned systems, especially its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their role in China’s military capacity and international commercial export markets...
ListenChina’s Emerging New-Energy Vehicle Industry: A Conversation with Scott Kennedy from 2019-03-15T18:00
This episode explores China’s new-energy vehicle (NEV) market and draws from the November 2018 CSIS report entitled China’s Risky Drive into New-Energy Vehicles. We are joined by the author of the ...
ListenChina and Russia’s Converging Interests: A Conversation with Alexander Gabuev from 2019-03-01T20:30
This episode examines recent developments in Sino-Russian relations and the effects on the United States. Our guest, Mr. Alexander Gabuev, explains the impetus behind the growing geostrategic and m...
ListenChina’s Relationship with the International Order: A Conversation with Timothy Heath from 2019-02-15T18:45
This episode explores the relationship between China and the current postwar international order, drawing from the RAND Corporation’s May 2018 report titled China and the International Order. Our g...
ListenSoutheast Asia’s Shifting Security Views: A Conversation with Tang Siew Mun from 2019-02-01T19:15
This episode examines recent developments in Southeast Asian attitudes toward competing great powers in the region, especially China and the US, and what it might mean for the future of ASEAN’s tie...
ListenResults and Ramifications of Taiwan’s Elections: A Conversation with Shelley Rigger from 2019-01-18T21:30
This episode explores the major defeat of the ruling DPP in Taiwan’s recent nine-in-one local elections and what these results mean for the future of cross-Strait relations. Our guest, Dr. Shelley ...
ListenThe Slippery Slope of US-China Competition: A Conversation with Wu Xinbo from 2019-01-04T20:30
This episode explores the significant increase in friction between the United States and China since the Trump administration came to power in 2017, and analyzes the implications for both countries...
ListenThe PLA Navy’s Growing Prowess: A Conversation with Andrew Erickson from 2018-12-21T20:00
This episode explores the rapid modernization of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and its growing naval capacity. Our guest, Dr. Andrew Erickson, explains the motivations behind thi...
ListenCross-Strait Ties and the US: A Conversation with Richard Bush from 2018-11-21T17:30
This episode explores the current state of cross-Strait relations between Taiwan and mainland China, as well as the Trump administration’s approach to this complex relationship. Our guest, Dr. Rich...
ListenChina and the 16+1 Mechanism: A Conversation with Dr. Justyna Szczudlik from 2018-11-07T21:45
This episode explores China’s approach to the Central and Eastern Europe region through its 16+1 mechanism, which brings together eleven EU member states, five Balkan countries, and China. Our gues...
ListenConflict and Compromise in China-India Relations: A Conversation with Jagannath Panda from 2018-10-24T14:00
This episode explores the latest developments in China’s relationship with India, especially how the relationship has evolved since the Doklam border standoff in 2017. Our guest, Dr. Jagannath Pand...
ListenFOCAC and China-Africa Ties: A Conversation with Chris Alden from 2018-10-09T21:00
This episode explores the evolving relationship between China and Africa, especially the 53 African states that participate in the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Our guest, Professor Ch...
ListenChina-EU Relations: A Conversation with Theresa Fallon from 2018-09-25T18:15
This episode explores the relationship between China and the European Union’s 28 member states, as well as the impact of the US on China-EU ties. Our guest, Ms. Theresa Fallon, analyzes China’s inc...
ListenChina and the 10th BRICS Summit: A Conversation with Duncan Innes-Ker from 2018-08-29T17:15
This episode explores China’s standing in BRICS, a group of five countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) with fast-developing economies and growing regional influence. Our guest,...
ListenChina’s Interests and Role in the SCO: A Conversation with Alexander Cooley from 2018-08-14T20:15
This episode explores the ins and outs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) nearly two decades after its founding, as well as China’s evolving role within the organization. Our guest, Dr....
ListenThe Push, Pull, and Purse of Chinese Public Diplomacy: A Conversation with Samantha Custer from 2018-08-01T17:30
This episode explores the latest public diplomacy efforts that Beijing has carried out in the East Asia and Pacific region to boost favorable views toward China. Through the lens of AidData’s groun...
ListenChina’s South China Sea Strategy: A Conversation with Bill Hayton from 2018-07-05T21:00
This episode explores China’s intensified activities and interests in the South China Sea in recent years. Our guest, Bill Hayton, unpacks the history of the various parties’ sovereignty claims, an...
ListenExploring China's Security Landscape: A Conversation with Kaiser Kuo and Bonnie Glaser from 2018-06-22T18:30
This episode of the ChinaPower Podcast is brought to you in conjunction with SupChina’s Sinica Podcast, hosted by Kaiser Kuo. He interviews Bonnie Glaser about China’s security environment, includi...
ListenUnpacking U.S.-China Trade Relations: A Conversation with Dan Rosen from 2018-06-08T20:00
This episode discusses recent tensions in the U.S.-China trade relationship, including the demands from each side as well as the implications of a U.S.-China trade war. Our guest, Dan Rosen, joins ...
ListenThe Erosion of China’s Reform Era: A Conversation with Carl Minzner from 2018-05-22T18:45
This episode discusses the impact of China’s authoritarian system on its emergence as a great power. Our guest, Carl Minzner, joins us to discuss his book, End of an Era: How China’s Authoritarian ...
ListenGrowing Friction in US-China Relations: A Conversation with Da Wei from 2018-05-02T19:45
This episode dissects current dynamics between the US and China, addressing the reasons for increased friction and competition in the bilateral relationship. Our guest, Professor Da Wei, joins us t...
ListenImplications of China’s Government Restructuring: A Conversation with Yanmei Xie from 2018-04-10T20:00
This episode focuses on the recent restructuring of China’s government, which was announced on March 20, 2018 during the 13 National People’s Congress. Our guest, Yanmei Xie, joins us to discuss th...
ListenChinese Investments in the US Face Growing Scrutiny: A Conversation with Mario Mancuso from 2018-03-30T17:15
This episode focuses on the proposed changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ (CFIUS) review process and what that might mean for Chinese investment in the United States...
ListenChina’s Tango with Latin America and the Caribbean: A Conversation with Evan Ellis from 2018-03-16T15:15
This episode focuses on China’s growing trade, investment, and diplomatic activities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our guest, Dr. Evan Ellis, joins us to discuss China’s interests and influen...
ListenChina’s Polar Push: A Conversation with Marc Lanteigne from 2018-02-26T20:00
This episode focuses on China’s increasing diplomatic and scientific activity in the Arctic, and comes as China has released its first Arctic policy White Paper, which outline an ambitious “Polar S...
ListenGreat Power Competition in Central Asia: A Conversation with Theresa Sabonis-Helf from 2018-02-12T17:15
In this episode, we discuss China’s growing influence and involvement in Central Asia as it seeks to implement its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. Professor Theresa Sabonis-Helf joins us to spe...
ListenPower Dynamics and the “Two Asias”: A Conversation with Evan Feigenbaum from 2018-02-01T19:30
This episode examines the development of two competing conceptions of Asia - an “Economic Asia,” characterized by trade integration and a rising tide of interconnected growth, and a “Security Asia”...
Listen2017 ChinaPower Conference, Proposition 5: Economic Liberalization, Damien Ma v. Anne Stevenson-Yang from 2018-01-23T21:45
Proposition: Xi Jinping will make economic liberalization a higher priority during his second term FOR: Damien Ma Fellow and Associate Director, Think Tank, Paulson Institute Adjunct Lecturer of ...
Listen2017 ChinaPower Conference, Proposition 4, Leadership in Asia, Chen Dingding v. Evan Feigenbaum from 2018-01-23T21:30
Proposition: Beijing will effectively utilize the uncertainty of the Trump presidency to firmly establish China as the leader of Asia FOR: Chen Dingding Professor of International Relations, Jina...
Listen2017 ChinaPower Conference, Proposition 2: China-U.S. Risk of War, Graham Allison v. Evan Medeiros from 2018-01-23T21:15
Proposition: There is a growing risk of war between the U.S. and China FOR: Graham Allison Douglas Dillon Professor of Government, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University AGAI...
Listen2017 ChinaPower Conference, Proposition 1: Belt and Road Initiative, Zhou Fangyin v. Joshua Eisenman from 2018-01-23T20:15
Proposition: The Belt and Road Initiative will achieve China's desired strategic and economic gains FOR: Zhou Fangyin Senior Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies Researcher, Chinese Academy of Socia...
ListenChina’s First Overseas Military Base: A Conversation with Erica Downs and Jeffrey Becker from 2018-01-19T20:30
In this episode, Dr. Erica Downs and Dr. Jeffrey Becker join us to discuss the recent opening of a Chinese military facility in Djibouti, China’s first overseas naval base. Our conversation examine...
ListenChina’s Approach to the Developing World: A Conversation with Joshua Eisenman from 2017-12-21T20:00
This episode discusses China’s development policies and engagement with the developing world, particularly examining President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative. Our guest, Dr. Joshua Eisenman,...
ListenChina’s Political Influence Activities: A Conversation with Anne-Marie Brady from 2017-12-04T19:15
This episode focuses on China’s political influence activities beyond its borders, as it seeks to shape both public opinion and domestic policy of countries around the world. Our guest, Anne-Marie ...
ListenImplications of the 19th Party Congress: A Conversation with Peter Mattis from 2017-11-20T21:00
In this episode, we examine what transpired at the Chinese Communist Party’s 19 Party Congress. We discuss the significance of the Party Congress’ outcomes and its implications for Chinese Presiden...
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