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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

The war in Iran has highlighted China’s economic relationship with the countries in the Persian Gulf. In this episode Plamen Tonchev talks to Johannes Heller-John about China’s interests and activities in the Gulf region and Europe’s South-Eastern Pe... more

In dieser Folge des deutschsprachigen MERICS-Podcasts sprechen Bernhard Bartsch, Mikko Huotari und Claudia Wessling darüber, warum China die Auswirkungen des Iran-Kriegs auf seine Energiesicherheit bisher gut verkraftet, wie China mit neuen Maßnahmen... more

Die Fusion von Militär und Zivilem (junmin ronghe), Englisch Military Civil Fusion, ist eine zentrale Strategie der Kommunistischen Partei Chinas. Die Führung unter Staats- und Parteichef Xi Jinping fördert gezielt die Integration von Unternehmen, Un... more

China im Jahr 2026 – diskutiert in 26 Minuten: In dieser Folge des deutschsprachigen MERICS-Podcasts sprechen Bernhard Bartsch, Mikko Huotari und Claudia Wessling darüber, wie der Krieg im Iran China betrifft, über die Inhalte des 15. Fünfjahrplans d... more

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Recent Guests

Plamen Tonchev
Head of the Asia Unit at the Athens-based Institute of International Economic Relations and European China Policy Fellow at MERICS
Institute of International Economic Relations; MERICS
Episode: China’s interests in the Persian Gulf and beyond, with Plamen Tonchev
Sarah Kirchberger
Director, Institute for Security Policy, University of Kiel
University of Kiel
Episode: Wie China zivile Forschung für sein Militär nutzt, mit Sarah Kirchberger und Antonia Hmaidi
Minna Ålander
Analyst at the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies, Swedish Institute of International Affairs
Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies / Swedish Institute of International Affairs
Episode: China and Russia – a deepening relationship? With Minna Ålander, Filip Rudnik and Eva Seiwert
Filip Rudnik
Senior specialist at the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW), Poland
Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)
Episode: China and Russia – a deepening relationship? With Minna Ålander, Filip Rudnik and Eva Seiwert
Eva Seiwert
Senior analyst at MERICS
MERICS
Episode: China and Russia – a deepening relationship? With Minna Ålander, Filip Rudnik and Eva Seiwert
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

Hosts

Claudia Wessling
Leiter Kommunikation und Publikation bei MERICS; Mercator Institute for China Studies
Johannes Heller-John
Host of the MERICS China Podcast; Host of MERICS China Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 76 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
    3
    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 Kingdom8 years ago
  • Top

    Sehr interessant und sehr hilfreich für mein Studium

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oz26Fe
    Germany9 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Regular listeners find value in hearing clear analysis of ongoing China-US-EU dynamics and policy developments.
Offers strong, up-to-date information about present China and its global interactions.
The topics are interesting and the guests have real expertise, but the host's English delivery can be hard to follow for some listeners.
Gist on unions in China is important and potentially explosive; pacing of an intro jingle can be too long for some.
In-depth discussions are appreciated, though some episodes are heavier on policy detail than casual listeners prefer.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#56
China/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#159
Denmark/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#220
Chile/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

China’s interests in the Persian Gulf and beyond, with Plamen Tonchev
Q: Could you give us an overview of why this region, and maybe focusing on the Eastern Mediterranean, is important for China as well?
Tonchev explains that economically the region is a market for goods, technologies, and infrastructure projects, and geopolitically it sits on major connectivity corridors and the Belt and Road Initiative, offering Beijing leverage to position itself among great and middle powers and within alignment with broader Eurasian security dynamics.
China’s interests in the Persian Gulf and beyond, with Plamen Tonchev
Q: What do you think about the chances of Chinese military involvement in any way either supporting Iran or supporting the United States in the region?
The guest notes that while Iran, Russia, and China have historically conducted naval exercises, China's response to the request for involvement was negative and cautious, reflecting a broader strategy of staying out of direct armed conflict while maintaining strategic partnerships.
Orbital geopolitics, with Antonia Hmaidi and Altynay Junusova
Q: What are the implications for Europe if China and the US follow through with their plans?
Europe faces challenges in dependence on US technology, regulatory issues, and potential market losses if it does not invest in its own satellite capabilities.
Orbital geopolitics, with Antonia Hmaidi and Altynay Junusova
Q: How does China plan to achieve its goals in satellite internet?
China excels at identifying priority areas and directing resources efficiently, aiming for a seamless integrated network that includes space, subsea, and ground infrastructures.
Orbital geopolitics, with Antonia Hmaidi and Altynay Junusova
Q: What does the current market for satellite internet look like?
Starlink is leading with thousands of satellites and millions of users, while Europe and China are behind with fewer satellites in orbit.

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2. Sarah Kirchberger
3. Minna Ålander
4. Filip Rudnik
5. Eva Seiwert
6. Joseph Torigian
7. Alexander Davey
8. George Yin

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