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The CCP prepares for the Fifth Plenum, with Alexander Davey
Ahead of the 21st National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) next year, Beijing is doubling down on social and political stability.
Satirical Tibet: The Politics of Humor in Contemporary Amdo with Timothy Thurston (U Washington Press, 2025)
The podcast covers the book Satirical Tibet: The Politics of Humor in Contemporary Amdo (U Washington Press, 2025), which is about satirical speech traditons from Amdo region of Tibet and the role of zurza in Tibetan cultural production and modernity. Tune in to find out more about satire, languages, cultures of what's funny and why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lin Yutang: The Importance of Living – and Coming Home to Taiwan – S6-E31
Writer, philosopher, linguist, inventor – Lin Yutang (林語堂) was one of the most famous Chinese intellectuals of the twentieth century, and for decades one of the people most responsible for explaining Chinese culture to English-speaking readers. His My Country and My People introduced millions of Western readers to China, while The Importance of Living preached the virtues of leisure, humor and occasionally doing absolutely nothing.
Ep 364 | UN for Taiwan Rally: Dr Dean Shih 史書華 Part 2
While Felicia was away attending the World Federation of Taiwanese Associations (WFTA) meeting, that was held in Helsinki, Finland this year, back in New York the annual UN for Taiwan Rally was taking place on Saturday, September 12th. Kaju was there and he spoke with Dr. Dean Shih (史書華) who is now serving as President of TAIUNA, Taiwan United Nations Alliance. We met and interviewed Dr. Shih last year at the Taiwanese American Conference West Coast, so this was a follow up episode of sorts. Kaju also spoke with Anna Tung.
India and China Are Talking Again. Can They Trust Each Other?
India and China are cautiously rebuilding ties after years of confrontation, but normalization remains fragile. Recent high-level meetings have restored diplomatic momentum, yet unresolved territorial claims, persistent military deployments and deep strategic mistrust continue to constrain progress.
Podcast | Beijing pivots toward more economic support
Back in July, when the Politburo met to discuss economic policy, officials signaled little more than incremental policy tweaks were on the horizon. But fast forward to early October, and Beijing has rolled out a slate of support measures, including a fresh debt quota for local governments, more poli
Ep 92 - Beijing pivots toward more economic support
Back in July, when the Politburo met to discuss economic policy, officials signaled little more than incremental policy tweaks were on the horizon. But fast forward to early October, and Beijing has rolled out a slate of support measures, including a fresh debt quota for local governments, more policy bank lending, and new interest subsidies for mortgages.
Why Taiwan’s Tech Firms are Betting on Texas
In this episode of Strait Forward, host Channing Lee goes to the Taiwan Expo 2026 in Dallas, where more than 150 Taiwanese companies are showcasing Taiwan’s latest innovations in artificial intelligence, autonomous drones, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing, and more. As economic ties between Taiwan and Texas continue to strengthen, Taiwanese firms are looking to the Lone Star State as a growing hub for investment and advanced manufacturing.
Sharp China: Brussels and Beijing Make a Deal; Weak Holiday Spending Data; Xi’s Reported Rest Breaks; Peak Dove?
Show Notes: On today’s show Andrew and Bill begin with an extended survey of EU-PRC trade dynamics in the wake of an eventful week. Topics include: a deal on hybrid exports that may have averted a trade war, potential loopholes that may complicate the effectiveness of that reform, the tools proposed by France and Germany that may have forced a compromise, tensions that remain unresolved as the EU Council meets later this week, and a word on currency reforms as the PBOC rejects international methods for assessment.
China's Arctic Ambitions and Navigating Sino-Russian Cooperation
In today’s episode, we’ll examine China’s ambitions in the Arctic and the growing importance of Sino-Russian cooperation in the region. The Arctic is undergoing profound change. Climate change is reducing sea ice coverage, creating new opportunities for shipping, resource extraction, infrastructure development, and military activity. Russia views the Arctic as central to its economic future and national security.
Matt Yglesias + Jerusalem Demsas + Jordan Crossover Pod
I join Matt and Jerusalem for an unhinged conversation (most entertaining of the year?) about China, AI, corruption, politics, and various other things. Check out their show The Argument, it's good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026 Bund Summit is coming on October 19
Global Financial Leaders, Policymakers and Scholars to Gather in Shanghai to Explore “Technology, Geopolitics and the Global Economy”
Beijing’s Quiet Deleveraging Push
Listen now (33 mins) | For the first time in recent memory, a senior Chinese economic official is really pushing the idea that China needs to control its debt-to-GDP ratio.
Podcast | Beijing’s quiet deleveraging push
For the first time in recent memory, a senior Chinese economic official is really pushing the idea that China needs to control its debt-to-GDP ratio. In a recent Qiushi essay, central bank (PBoC) Governor Pan Gongsheng laid out why credit growth has to slow. Trivium made this call back in July, wh
Ep 91 - Beijing’s quiet deleveraging push
For the first time in recent memory, a senior Chinese economic official is really pushing the idea that China needs to control its debt-to-GDP ratio.
The US-China AI Race: Competing Models, Global Stakes | China Considered | Hoover Institution
In a new episode of China Considered, Elizabeth Economy sits down with Martin Chorzempa, the Dennis Weatherstone Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, to ask whether the United States and China are in an AI race—and, if so, what the prize is. Drawing on his work on Chinese fintech, Chorzempa explains how lessons from that sector’s boom and crackdown have shaped Beijing’s approach to AI, from registration and censorship requirements to quiet, behind-the-scenes supervision of its labs.
China's Stealth Support of Iran: A Conversation with Mona Yacoubian
In this episode, Mona Yacoubian joins Bonny Lin to discuss the current state of the war in Iran, the economic ramifications of the war, and Beijing's evolving relationship with Tehran. The conversation explores China's "stealth support" for Iran and the extent of Beijing's influence over Tehran as well as whether China is using that leverage to help bring the conflict to an end.
Podcast | China isn’t ignoring AI risk, it’s rejecting America’s version of it
When Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on US labs to pace the AI frontier, Washington said no – and so did Beijing. In fact, Chinese state media outlet China Daily went further, calling Amodei’s suggestion a "self-serving bid for profit." The back-and-forth has led to an ongoing debate around whet
What role could China play in the future of AI-driven longevity? An interview with longevity pioneer, Dr. Aubrey de Grey
I spoke with longevity pioneer, Dr. Aubrey de Grey, about the intersection of AI, biotechnology and healthy lifespan extension, and why China may be uniquely positioned to play a major role.
China Insider | No Chinese CEOs at White House State Dinner, Xi Jinping Invites 100,000 American Students to Study in China, and China’s Geopolitical Ploys with Pandas
In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses three seemingly unrelated stories from Xi Jinping's recent visit to Washington: the guest list at the White House state dinner, Xi's invitation for 100,000 young Americans to study in China, and the arrival of two giant pandas at the Atlanta Zoo.
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