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MERICS China Podcast

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The MERICS China Podcast, brought to you by the Mercator Institute for China Studies, a show that analyses current affairs in China and the latest developments in EU-China relations.

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Latest Episodes

To understand the Communist Party today requires an understanding of its history. To that end, Joseph Torigian and MERICS Analyst Alexander Davey join Johannes Heller-John to talk about a person who devoted more than 70 years of his life to the cause... more

2025 has seen the Chinese government act with increasing confidence in its own power and agency on the international stage. Is this confidence mirrored in Chinese self-perceptions? MERICS Analyst Alexander Davey and professor for sinology at the Univ... more

Eighty years after its foundation, calls for a reform of the United Nations are abundant. Since 2021, China has put forth ideas for such reforms and a different world order in the form of international initiatives like the Global Development Initiati... more

In dieser Folge des "China in 25"-Podcasts wagen Bernhard Bartsch, Mikko Huotari und Claudia Wessling einen Blick ins Jahr 2026. Dabei schauen sie auf die Ergebnisse unseres MERICS China Forecast, die anstehenden Themen des kommenden Jahres und die C... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph Torigian
Author of 'The Party's Interests Come First, The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping'
American University; Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Xi Zhongxun and party history, with Joseph Torigian and Alexander Davey
Alexander Davey
Analyst in the politics and society program at MERICS
MERICS
Episode: Xi Zhongxun and party history, with Joseph Torigian and Alexander Davey
George Yin
Senior Fellow at MERICS and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China Studies at National Taiwan University
National Taiwan University
Episode: US China policy under Trump 2.0, with George Yin
Helena Legarda
Head of the Foreign Relations Program at MERICS and author of a report on strategic new frontiers.
Mercator Institute for China Studies
Episode: Exploring strategic new frontiers, with Helena Legarda
Claus Soong
Analyst in the foreign relations team at MERICS
Mercator Institute for China Studies
Episode: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a vehicle to promote narratives of China and Russia, with Claus Soong
James Kynge
Journalist, author, and researcher on China topics, former Europe-China correspondent for Financial Times
MERICS
Episode: China's rise to global tech leadership, with James Kynge
Wendy Chang
Senior Analyst in the Science, Technology and Innovation Program at MERICS
Mercator Institute for China Studies
Episode: China aims for self-reliance in AI, with Wendy Chang and Antonia Hmaidi
Kasper Ingeman Beck
Postdoc at the Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen Business School
Episode: The party and the private economy, with Kasper Ingeman Beck and Nis Grünberg
Nis Grünberg
Lead analyst at MERICS
MERICS
Episode: The party and the private economy, with Kasper Ingeman Beck and Nis Grünberg

Hosts

Johannes Heller-John
Host of the MERICS China Podcast
Katja Drinhausen
Head of the MERICS Politics and Society Program
Claudia Wessling
Director of Communications and Publications at Mercator Institute for China Studies

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Interesting Topics, difficult discussions

    The topics of the podcast is interesting and the guests definitely habe expertise on the topic. Unfortunately, the English of the host is hard to stomach and ruins the discussion a bit.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Oak1-3
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • Jingle zu lang

    In Folge #78 Minute 11:45 ca. Gibt es einen Einspieler der informieren soll was denn hier eigentlich angehört wird und dem ein rattenschwanz von leeren Tönen folgt der einfach viiiiieeeeelll zu lang dauert! Ich hab mich echt gefragt Wozu?!

    Ansonsten, Gewerkschaften in China sind ein extremst wichtiges Thema und eines mit dem explosiven Potential die Gesellschaft von Innen zu spalten..

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    dschungelcamp für die ohren
    Germany7 years ago
  • Very good Information

    Perfect Information about what‘s going on in present China.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tagesspiegel-App
    Germany7 years ago
  • Great to hear what’s going on in Communist China

    Always good to hear the English podcasts and hope that China can become a better place...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chineseblister
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Top

    Sehr interessant und sehr hilfreich für mein Studium

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oz26Fe
    Germany9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Topics are engaging and informative, providing a deep understanding of China's geopolitical stance.
Overall, the podcast is seen as essential for anyone studying modern China and international relations.
Guests are knowledgeable and add to the quality of discussions, though some have mentioned language barriers with the hosts.

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#157
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Apple Podcasts
#183
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Apple Podcasts
#201
Hong Kong/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#210
Brazil/News/Politics

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Xi Zhongxun and party history, with Joseph Torigian and Alexander Davey
Q: What can we learn from the life of Xi Zhongxun to understand Xi Jinping better?
Joseph Torigian discusses that understanding Xi Zhongxun's background and experiences can provide insights into Xi Jinping's character and leadership style, as well as the broader dynamics within the Communist Party.
Exploring strategic new frontiers, with Helena Legarda
Q: What are the Chinese aims in this area?
China's aims include securing economic resources, establishing scientific leadership, shaping governance rules, and enhancing military presence in strategic new frontiers.
CCP priorities and the Fourth Plenum, with Alexander Davey
Q: What are the priorities that will play a role at the Fourth Plenary Session and the next Five-Year Plan?
Key priorities include balancing long-term goals of improving economic inequality and the current international pressures from the US-China relations.
CCP priorities and the Fourth Plenum, with Alexander Davey
Q: What is your take on the proposed social assistance law?
The proposed social assistance law aims to protect vulnerable groups, but it does not fully reform the household registration system, leaving many migrants still without equal access to benefits.
CCP priorities and the Fourth Plenum, with Alexander Davey
Q: What is the focus of Chinese decision makers on urban development?
Chinese decision makers are focusing on high quality urban development, specifically urban renewal, to improve living conditions and address issues in the real estate sector.

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A resource for insights into China's current affairs and its relationships with Europe, the content features expert analyses on a wide array of topics including international relations, China's economic strategies, technological advancements, and geopolitical dynamics. Discussions typically center around China's role in global governance, its ambitions within artificial intelligence and biotechnology, and its evolving relations with countries like the U.S. and EU members. The blend of in-depth expert opinions and timely topics makes it particularly beneficial for listeners seeking to understand both the domestic and international dimensions of China's rise.

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1. Joseph Torigian
2. Alexander Davey
3. George Yin
4. Helena Legarda
5. Claus Soong
6. James Kynge
7. Wendy Chang
8. Kasper Ingeman Beck

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