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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep142: Does China need new pillars to support its economy? 15:19

6d ago15:19

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In the early 1990s, China enjoyed a period of rapid economic progress, as the government emphasised the importance of so-called pillar industries, including construction. In this podcast, Rory Green, Chief China Economist, TS Lombard suggests it's time for China to concentrate on new pillars to support the next stage of its development. The host is…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep141: The audacity of Chinese spies 14:46

13d ago14:46

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The FBI claims that spying by China represents the "defining threat of this generation". It says a vast network of agents in China and abroad are gathering secrets on an unprecedented scale, spreading disinformation and disrupting democratic processes. In this podcast, Calder Walton from Harvard University explains the conclusions of his new book '…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep140: Xi Jinping's California encounter with Joe Biden 14:10

20d ago14:10

14:10

The overall assessment of the historic summit between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden seems to have been positive. There was a softness in Biden’s tone, and Xi seemed happy during and after their long meeting. However, there were sticking points. Joe Biden described the Chinese leader as a dictator during a press conference. And according to the US side, …

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep139: Trouble for the yuan 14:54

27d ago14:54

14:54

China’s currency, the yuan, has seen its value against the US dollar depreciate sharply this year. That may reflect foreign disillusionment with China’s economic prospects and policy making. Many investors are also unnerved by a regulatory crackdown on technology companies, with the Communist Party insisting on more centralised control. In this pod…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep138: How China sees the Middle East 14:25

1M ago14:25

14:25

China says it will do its utmost to restore peace to the Middle East and has called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza strip. Its proposal has been rejected by Israel as the ground assault on Gaza continues. Meanwhile in China itself, feelings on the Middle East conflict are gathering intensity, with social media revealing an anti…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep137: Who still has faith in the Belt and Road Initiative? 14:43

1M ago14:43

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For ten years, China has been pushing other countries to partner with it through the Belt and Road initiative (BRI). While some nations such as Russia are fans of the project, it has largely been snubbed by the West. In this podcast, Fraser Howie, a respected independent analyst on China, considers whether the BRI is becoming an obsolete concept. T…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep136: What is at stake if the US decouples from China? 14:32

2M ago14:32

14:32

In a bid to strengthen ties with Western nations, Xi Jinping has issued a stern warning against "decoupling" from China's economy. He urged leaders to view China's development as an asset, not a threat. Nevertheless, official data reveals a sharp decline in Chinese imports to the United States. In this podcast, Thomas Gatley, China Strategist at Ga…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep135: The release from prison of journalist Cheng Lei 13:08

2M ago13:08

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Supplying state secrets to another country is a crime which carries a heavy penalty in China. TV reporter Cheng Lei spent several years in prison for espionage, although her family and supporters insist she was innocent. Now she’s been released and is back home in Australia. In this podcast James Laurenceson, Director of the Australia-China Relatio…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep134: Remembering the dark periods of China’s history 15:13

2M ago15:13

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China’s Communist Party has a particular way in which it wants its story to be told. However, some people challenge its interpretation of history. They’re keen that dark periods of China’s recent past - such as the Cultural Revolution - are not erased from memory. Some counter-historians are prepared to take great risks in the face of state-censors…

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Ep133: On the Asian frontline with the US Air Force 12:41

2M ago12:41

12:41

Powerful military forces are amassed in East Asia and in war games, America and China role play deadly encounters. China says America is stoking the fire of regional tensions, while the US insists it is the duty of its armed forces to keep the peace through deterrence. In this podcast, Dr Zuri Linetsky, a research fellow at the Eurasia Group Founda…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep132: China’s Global Security Initiative 14:59

3M ago14:59

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China is pushing hard to play a greater role in international affairs, often at the expense of the United States. It sees itself as a peace-broker and an initiator of dialogue between quarreling nations. But what is the ideology which guides grand plans such as Xi Jinping’s Global Security Initiative? Regular host Duncan Bartlett is joined by Steve…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep131: China exports deflation to the world 14:32

3M ago14:32

14:32

China is coming to terms with a worrying symbol of economic decline: deflation. Falling prices are linked to a slump in the property market and a decline in exports, hitting many businesses hard. In this podcast, Duncan Wrigley, Chief China Plus Economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics explains why this represents a problem for the global economy. The …

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep130: What makes a great spy? 13:39

3M ago13:39

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China’s spies are active in many countries and are sometimes intercepted and exposed. Meanwhile, Western countries, especially America, have developed sophisticated systems to monitor China through massive intelligence gathering. In this podcast, Jonathan Berkshire Miller from the Macdonald Laurier Institute explains how to measure the success of a…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep129: Does China have sinister plans for the "Internet of Things"? 14:24

3M ago14:24

14:24

The Internet of Things has revolutionised how we interact with technology, seamlessly connecting people, devices, and data. China is making an enormous financial investment in this field of technology - aiming for unprecedented global reach. In this podcast, Charles Parton, an Associate Fellow at the Council on Geostrategy, explains to host Duncan …

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep128: Britain’s dilemma over China 14:33

3M ago14:33

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The UK government has taken a relatively hawkish approach to China, with the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, declaring that Beijing poses the “biggest challenge of our age to global security and prosperity”. Nevertheless, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly travelled to Beijing with the goal to stabilise relations. In this podcast Duncan Bartlett discuss…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep127: South Korea makes a pivotal shift on China 14:12

4M ago14:12

14:12

Throughout the course of history, China has exerted enormous influence over Korea. Korean kings were obliged to pay homage to Chinese emperors yet in the modern era, the relationship is in flux. The pro-US policies of President Yoon Suk-Yeol are causing some people in China to accuse the South Koreans of disloyalty. In this podcast, host Duncan Bar…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep126: Why does China reject U.S. calls for military dialogue? 15:04

4M ago15:04

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The Pentagon says that China has repeatedly turned down its requests to hold high level talks between army commanders. Experts worry that the lack of dialogue heightens the risk of a miscalculation leading to conflict.In this podcast, Howard Zhang, China Editor at the BBC, appraises the situation in a conversation with regular host, Duncan Bartlett…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep125: How does China view developments in Russia? 14:46

4M ago14:46

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Russia and China claim to have a “no limits” partnership. Nevertheless, the invasion of Ukraine has created a rift. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that China would uphold an “independent and impartial position” on Ukraine and will seek a political settlement. In this podcast, Dr Moritz Rudolf, f…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep124: China leads the world in renewable energy 14:00

4M ago14:00

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China is on course to reach its targets for wind and solar power five years ahead of time, helping shore up its position as the world leader in renewable energy. However, the Chinese government is also building many new coal-fired power stations and fossil fuels are expected to make up a significant proportion of the country’s energy mix for decade…

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Ep123: Why did Joe Biden call Xi Jinping a dictator? 14:15

5M ago14:15

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Joe Biden has used tough language about Xi Jinping, saying he “does not have a democratic bone in his body” and describing him as a dictator. The Chinese complain they are being provoked. In this podcast, Bill Bishop, author of the Sinocism newsletter, shares his views on President Biden’s choice of language. He speaks with the podcast’s regular ho…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep122: China and NATO 14:43

5M ago14:43

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The transatlantic alliance, known as NATO, is looking to the East. The leaders of Japan and South Korea joined its 2023 summit in Lithuania as observers and the meeting ended with a joint statement from NATO members which included many scathing remarks about China. In this podcast, renowned author and Sinologist Jonathan Fenby offers his analysis o…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep121: Has Xi Jinping’s leadership left China on shaky ground? 14:54

5M ago14:54

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Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, China has been asserting itself as a confident and strong country. But how firm are the foundations of Xi’s power and what are the risks associated with a system in which one person has so much influence and authority? In this podcast, Bernhard Bartsch from the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) discus…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep120: Does China need more economic stimulus? 13:50

5M ago13:50

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China’s economy is struggling to regain momentum following the pandemic. Dwindling export demand has held back the manufacturing sector and there’s been a slump in property prices. In this podcast, Duncan Wrigley, Chief China Plus Economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, discusses the options available to help revive China’s fortunes with regular host…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep119: What drives the US Republican Party’s agenda on China? 14:59

6M ago14:59

14:59

The Republican politician who chairs Washington’s Select Committee on China, Mike Gallagher, has said that he views the ruling Chinese Communist Party as "as an enemy of the United States." Other members of his party are also vocal in their criticism of China, with many describing it as a threat. In this podcast, James McGregor, Chairman of APCO Wo…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep118: Xi Jinping’s quarrel with liberal values 14:03

6M ago14:03

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Xi Jinping challenges the liberal values of the west and hopes to forge a new world order which does not denigrate China’s Communist party system. This has major implications for China’s role within international institutions and its relations with other countries. In this podcast, Dr Moritz Rudolf from Yale Law School’s Paul Tsai China Center disc…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep117: How will Joe Biden handle China if he wins a second term? 15:03

6M ago15:03

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President Biden is pursuing reelection for a second term, urging voters to give him four further years. He has promised a thaw in relations with China, yet intense competition between the superpowers suggests a softening of tone is unlikely. In this podcast, James McGregor, chairman of APCO Worldwide’s Greater China region, offers his expert perspe…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep116: Canada’s Clashes with China 13:39

6M ago13:39

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There are allegations that China has been interfering in the Canadian political system and preventing free speech. In the spring of 2023, Canada expelled a Chinese diplomat, alleging that he had been harassing a politician. Soon afterwards, a Canadian frigate was intercepted by a Chinese warship in the Taiwan Strait. In this podcast, Zuri Linetsky,…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep115: Will there be a thaw in US-China relations? 14:51

6M ago14:51

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When Joe Biden went to Hiroshima for the G7 summit in May, he declared that there will soon be a thaw in relations between the US and China. Dialogue has increased but some fundamental disagreements still keep the two countries very far apart. In this podcast, renowned author and journalist Jonathan Fenby offers his reading of the situation to regu…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep114: De-risking and decoupling - what do the terms really mean? 13:59

7M ago13:59

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Every field has its jargon and the field of Sinology - or China studies - has many special terms. Two terms which are in common use at the moment are de-risking and decoupling but their precise meaning is somewhat ambiguous and dependent on context. In this podcast, James Laurenceson, director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at the Unive…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep113: China’s fraught relationship with the G7 14:41

7M ago14:41

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Previous summits of G7 leaders have rebuked China’s actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, and have berated its relationship with Russia. In this podcast, Dr. Moritz Rudolf from Yale Law School’s Paul Tsai China Center considers what the 2023 meeting of G7 leaders in Hiroshima, Japan has in store for China. The podcast is hosted by Duncan Bartlett, Edi…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep112: What is South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol's view on China? 14:47

7M ago14:47

14:47

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol received widespread praise in the international media for his historic five day state visit to the United States in April 2023. Joe Biden reassured Mr Yoon that America will defend South Korea in the face of threats. In this podcast, Dr John Nilsson-Wright of Cambridge University discusses the changing dynamics…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep111: Is the British government betraying Hong Kong? 14:38

7M ago14:38

14:38

The British government appears to be taking a position of "robust pragmatism" towards China. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says the UK should not "pull the shutters down". However, in Hong Kong, resentment lingers towards the UK over its response to the imposition by China of stringent national security laws, as Dr Mark Clifford, President of th…

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Ep110: China and Australia - A relationship in flux 14:42

8M ago14:42

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Australia is facing the most challenging strategic circumstances since the second world war, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. His government has labelled the intense competition between China and the United States “the defining feature of our region and our time”. Yet under Mr Albanese’s leadership, Australia is attempting to “stabilis…

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Ep109: Emmanuel Macron's provocative comments on Taiwan 14:57

8M ago14:57

14:57

The French President Emmanuel Macron has drawn criticism for suggesting that Europe should not get embroiled in the issue of Taiwan. Following a meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing, Emmanuel Macron suggested to reporters that the Americans and the Chinese are ramping up tension on the issue and that Europe would be wise to step back. In this podcast…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep108: Can the yuan challenge the dollar as a global currency? 13:37

8M ago13:37

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Xi Jinping has an ambition to make the yuan a currency that is in widespread use internationally. Russia now accepts Chinese yuan in exchange for oil and gas and Brazil is also considering using yuan, rather than dollars, when trading with China. In this podcast, experts consider the role of the yuan in international finance and the risks involved.…

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Ep107: China's growing influence in the Middle East 14:48

8M ago14:48

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Xi Jinping is keen to deepen China's links with Arab states and countries in the Persian Gulf. Investment in the region's infrastructure is supported through the Belt and Road Initiative. In return, China expects to be able to secure long-term contracts for its energy. Meanwhile, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is taking credit for a recent…

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Ep106: China's politics in 2023 15:17

9M ago15:17

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China’s leaders have claimed that the country will contribute to one third of global economic growth in 2023. They also boast that China is more stable than many other countries, which are experiencing problems related to high inflation and bank failures. Yet China faces economic pressures which seem to be holding back a strong rebound following th…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep105: China’s environmental dilemma 14:51

9M ago14:51

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China and the United States agreed to work together on climate issues in 2021. However, since then, a deterioration in their relationship has hampered efforts to curb emissions and work towards the Paris Agreement's goals for tackling climate change. In this podcast, Isabel Hilton of China Dialogue discusses China’s environmental dilemmas with gues…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep104: China's role in Africa 15:04

9M ago15:04

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China has grand plans for Africa. It has pledged to increase its investment in the continent, thus "narrowing the North-South gap and supporting and assisting other developing countries in accelerating development." But given China's own relatively slow rate of economic growth, can it afford to do this? And how should African nations weigh up the c…

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Ep103: Can China match America's soft power? 15:16

9M ago15:16

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China is conducting a sustained global campaign to promote its interests. In some cases, it tries to win support by investing in the infrastructure of other countries. It also makes a concerted effort to persuade people to think positively about China by sending upbeat messages through the media. This approach is sometimes termed “soft power” and i…

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Ep102: Italy's relationship with China 15:03

10M ago15:03

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The Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will play a prominent international role in 2023. She will attend a summit of G7 leaders in Japan and Joe Biden may well invite her to Washington to try to shore up the Transatlantic alliance. Meanwhile, Italy’s relationship with China is in flux. A few years ago, there was much talk of 'win-win' relationsh…

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Ep101: China and the G7 15:10

10M ago15:10

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The Japanese prime minister, Fumio Kishida issues regular warnings to the leaders of other G7 countries about risks to international security. His concerns include Russia's invasion of Ukraine, North Korea's growing missile prowess and rising tensions around Taiwan – including Chinese military exercises that involve firing missiles into waters near…

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Ep100: How do young people in Taiwan view Cross-Strait relations? 15:03

10M ago15:03

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Young men in Taiwan must ramp up their battle skills. From 2024, they will be conscripted into the army for a full year. During this time, they will receive training in how to fight at close-quarters battle as well as learning how to fire missiles and operate drones. The government says the training is necessary to deal with a threat from China. Bu…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep99: Will China get old before it gets rich? 15:14

10M ago15:14

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In 2022, China's population fell by an estimated 850,000 people, triggering dramatic reporting in the media. A headline in The New York Times said it heralded a demographic crisis. Reuters talked of "alarm", while a writer on the South China Morning Post insisted that the demographic shift marked "a watershed moment in Chinese history". In this pod…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep98: The significance of the white paper protests 15:03

10M ago15:03

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The international media asked an important question in November 2022: Is China experiencing the start of a revolution? The debate was sparked by the actions of protesters in many Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, holding up blank sheets of paper. Xi Jinping dismissed the so-called "white paper protests" as merely a sign of frustration…

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Ep97: Japan's relationship with China 15:12

11M ago15:12

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In the view of Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, East Asia could be the next Ukraine. He has warned that "the situation around Japan is becoming increasingly severe with attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force." Mr Kishida has two countries in mind: North Korea and Japan’s long-term regional rival, China. The fear is that a war…

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Ep96: The threat posed by Covid over the Lunar New Year, 2023 14:49

11M ago14:49

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There is a mood of anxiety as China celebrates the Lunar New Year. With families and friends gathering for a season of feasting, there is a worry that there could be a surge in Covid-19 infections, costing many lives. In late 2022, the Chinese government ended its so-called “Zero-Covid” policy and lifted travel restrictions. In this podcast, Mark W…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep95: What are the economic implications of a Chinese attack on Taiwan? 12:29

11M ago12:29

12:29

There would be catastrophic consequences if China invades Taiwan and tries to reunify the island with the mainland by force. Taiwan has said it will fight back with advanced weapons supplied by the US. Joe Biden says the American military would become involved. As well as the human cost, the economic consequences would also be severe. In this podca…

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China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

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Ep94: Why Taiwan matters to the United States 14:58

12M ago14:58

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The U.S. Department of Defense maintains that China is using increasingly aggressive and bullying behaviour on the Taiwan Strait and is planning an invasion. Beijing dismisses this as an exaggeration and berates the US for stirring up anti-Chinese feelings on the island. Meanwhile, other countries in Asia warn of catastrophe in the event of a war. …

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Ep93: Britain’s aid relationship with China 14:20

1y ago14:20

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Politicians in the UK are careful about how the official aid budget is spent. The money is expected to meet the needs of refugees coming to Britain, as well as helping people in regions affected by war, food shortages and natural disasters. In such circumstances, the government intends to slash aid to China. In this podcast, aid commissioner Sir Hu…

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