
China Desk is a nonpartisan podcast exploring the critical issues shaping the U.S.–China relationship. Hosted by Steve Yates, former White House national security advisor and president of Radio Free Asia, the show features leading experts, authors, and officials discussing the challenges and opportunities posed by China’s rise. Contact us or recommend a guest at: chinadesk@thefederalnewswire.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 104 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryPoliticsNews | |||

What should the United States realistically expect from high-level diplomacy with China — and where are the real risks in the relationship?
In this episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates is joined by Andrew Harding, Policy Analyst for National ... more
What happens when someone raised inside China’s education system begins questioning everything they were taught?
In this episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates sits down with independent China analyst and journalist Terence Shen for a wide-rang... more
After 100 episodes, what has the China Desk revealed about the Chinese Communist Party, U.S. strategy, and the future of global competition?
In this special milestone edition of The China Desk, the roles are reversed. Host Steve Yates becomes the gu... more
Is “China” as we understand it today really a continuous civilization — or a modern political construction?
In this episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates sits down with Bill Hayton, journalist and author of The Invention of China, to unpack on... more
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Typical national security establishment anti China scaremongering drivel. If you enjoy hearing how big and bad China is even though it has no relation to reality, this is the pod for you.
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This program concentrates on the U.S.–China relationship, with a mix of policy analysis, geopolitical context, and expert guest perspectives. Episodes routinely explore tech supply chains, national security, media influence, foreign policy, and regional dynamics in the Indo-Pacific, often tying current events to long-running strategic narratives. A standout feature is the cadence of high-profile guests—journalists, policy researchers, and former government officials—who bring first-hand reporting, data-driven insights, and policy implications to readers and listeners seeking deeper understanding of China's global role. The format is disciplined, with a focus on actionable implications for policymakers, business leaders, and journalists navi... more
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Recent guests on China Desk include:
1. Patrick McGee
2. Cleo Paskal
3. Leland Miller
4. Tiffany Meier
5. Luke de Pulford
6. Andrew J. Phelan
7. Randy Schriver
8. Mike Kuiken
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