China and the World Program's Podcast

China and the World Program

China

National Othering

Taiwan

United States

Counter-Criticism Coercion

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Protests

The Columbia-Harvard China and the World Program, was founded in 2004 and and seeks to integrate an advanced study of China's foreign relations into international affairs, politics, economics, regional studies, IPE, IR, Policy, etc.

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Episode 53: EP53 - Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China with Eyck Freymann

Taiwan is where the uneasy peace between the United States and China will be tested--and possibly broken. Beijing believes that "reunification" is inevitable. American military strength has preserved peace and stability for decades, but its advantage... more

21 Apr 2026 • 58 min

Episode 52: EP52 - 'Foreign Agents: National Identity Politics and the Making of China’s External Others, 1895-Present' with Yinan He

In June 2019, as massive street protests shook Hong Kong, Chinese state media framed the opposition not as legitimate domestic dissidents, but as a “traitorous gang” and “scum of the nation” colluding with “Western anti-China forces.” This rhetoric r... more

15 Apr 2026 • 45 min

Episode 51: How did Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening end in the revival of totalitarian rule - with Prof. Pei Minxin

The transformative socioeconomic changes China has experienced since Deng Xiaoping launched "reform and opening" in 1979 have turned an impoverished society into a global superpower. But instead of a freer and more open society fully integrated into... more

9 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 11 min

Episode 50: EP50 - 'Silence on Human Rights: Economic Coercion by China and Deterrence from Criticism' with Stephanie Char

Abstract: Why do states decide to criticize come countries, but not others, over domestic human rights abuses? States often criticize rights violations abroad to improve human rights or bolster their own legitimacy, while refraining from criticizing ... more

11 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 5 min

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Eyck Freymann

China and the World Fellow; researcher and author presenting Defending Taiwan

Stanford Hoover Institution; Allied Coordination Working Group; CEGEP/SIPA; Institute of Global Geoeconomics

Episode: Episode 53: EP53 - Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China with Eyck Freymann

Yinan He

Professor at Lehigh University, scholar of Sino-Japanese and German-Polish relations; author soon-to-be-published work cited in talk

Lehigh University

Episode: Episode 52: EP52 - 'Foreign Agents: National Identity Politics and the Making of China’s External Others, 1895-Present' with Yinan He

Minxin Pei

Tom and Margot Pritzker Class of 72 Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College; author of The Broken China Dream, and expert on Chinese politics and governance

Claremont McKenna College

Episode: Episode 51: How did Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening end in the revival of totalitarian rule - with Prof. Pei Minxin

Stephanie Char

Fellow and an affiliate with the Weatherhead East Asia Institute for the 2025-2026 academic year

Weatherhead East Asia Institute, Columbia University

Episode: Episode 50: EP50 - 'Silence on Human Rights: Economic Coercion by China and Deterrence from Criticism' with Stephanie Char

Deborah Davis

Professor of Sociology at Yale University; visiting faculty at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University

Yale University; Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University

Episode: Episode 49: 'Chinese Encounters With America: Journeys That Shaped the Future of China' with Deborah Davis and Terry Lautz, Co-editors and Authors

Terry Lautz

Author and former vice president of the Henry Luce Foundation; author of Americans in China

Henry Luce Foundation; Author

Episode: Episode 49: 'Chinese Encounters With America: Journeys That Shaped the Future of China' with Deborah Davis and Terry Lautz, Co-editors and Authors

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Tom Christensen

Host of the China and the World Program at Columbia University; directs the China and the World Program; affiliated with Columbia University.

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Apple Podcasts	#74	Taiwan/Government
Apple Podcasts	#127	Hong Kong/Government
Apple Podcasts	#226	India/Government

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Episode 50: EP50 - 'Silence on Human Rights: Economic Coercion by China and Deterrence from Criticism' with Stephanie Char

Q: What features define a state as a coercive third party?

Coercive third parties are identified by their use of threats or economic/diplomatic sanctions in response to foreign human rights criticism, with effects observed in how other states calibrate their own public criticism based on perceived applicability and potential sanctions.

Episode 51: How did Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening end in the revival of totalitarian rule - with Prof. Pei Minxin

Q: Can you elaborate on the role of legitimacy in your framework—whether popular support matters when the party emphasizes development and stability?

Legitimacy remains crucial, but in this context it is derived more from nationalism, perceived strength, and economic performance rather than liberal democratic norms. Even with some public skepticism about the economy, the regime relies on symbolic achievements and state security to preserve cohesion, while elite circles may tolerate repression as a trade-off for stability.

Episode 51: How did Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening end in the revival of totalitarian rule - with Prof. Pei Minxin

Q: First, what is the core of your model about the 'never destroyed, but rebooted' totalitarian framework, and what are its implications for China's willingness to use force abroad?

The model suggests that the regime kept the essential totalitarian institutions intact while reforming the economy; as power consolidates, it becomes more capable and willing to use hard power, because legitimacy is maintained through nationalism and performance, even as internal checks are weak. This means external aggression can rise along with a strengthened domestic security state, especially if elites perceive threats or opportunities that justify coercive measures.

Episode 53: EP53 - Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China with Eyck Freymann

Q: Given the concerns about coalition cohesion and credibility, do you think revealing capabilities in peacetime enhances or undermines deterrence?

Revealing capabilities has value in signaling leadership and capability, especially in cyber and AI domains, but must be balanced with the risk of revealing sensitive exploits; the aim is to establish a credible lead while maintaining strategic ambiguity where beneficial.

Episode 53: EP53 - Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China with Eyck Freymann

Q: Your title suggests a defensive or deterrence-oriented approach rather than a pure invasion plan; how do you reconcile that with the urgency some listeners feel about a potential conflict?

The book reframes deterrence as coercive diplomacy that aims to prevent war by signaling credible resolve and restraint across political, economic, and military dimensions, and by building a broad coalition that makes aggression unattractive rather than relying solely on military prep.

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The show centers on China's role in global affairs, weaving together rigorous academic analysis with policy-focused discussion. Episodes frequently examine geopolitics, deterrence, economic statecraft, propaganda, and people-to-people exchanges, often through the lens of U.S.–China relations and Taiwan dynamics. Guests are typically scholars, former policymakers, and authors who bring historical context, empirical data, and theoretical frameworks to bear on contemporary issues. A standout trait is the program's ability to connect broad international relations theory to concrete policy questions, with a steady emphasis on the practical implications of China's strategies for allies, rivals, and global markets. Listeners—especially professiona... more

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