Rephonic
Artwork for ChinaTalk
China
Us-China Relations
KMT
Democratic Progressive Party
Artificial Intelligence
Taiwan Election
Chinese Music
Taiwan People's Party
Taiwan Presidential Election
Taiwan
Cross-Strait Relations
U.s.-China Relations
Chinese Television
People's Republic Of China
Openai
Congress
Us-China Trade
US Navy
Regulation
CCP

Conversations exploring China, technology, and US-China relations. Guests include a wide range of analysts, policymakers, and academics. Hosted by Jordan Schneider. Check out the newsletter at www.chinatalk.media/

PublishesDailyEpisodes497Founded8 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
NewsTechnologyPolitics

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for ChinaTalk

Latest Episodes

Lawrence Freedman is the dean of strategic studies. He’s written books about the Falklands War, nuclear strategy, political-military relations, Kennedy’s foreign policy, the revolution of military affairs, and (my personal favorite) the history of st... more

Peter Harrell drops in, attorney who served in the Obama and Biden admins and submitted a brief in this case

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Clark opens the show talking Iran. Recurring cohosts include Justin Mc, Tony Stark and Eric Robinson.

Eric Slesinger of 201 Ventures drops in ericslesinger.com/

outtro music: rubio's speech suno.com/s/KnIpTyZIU7iJSeIf

Learn m... more

We’re here for a CHIPS Act megapod, in person with Mike Schmidt and Todd Fisher, the director and founding CIO of the CHIPS Program Office, respectively.

We discuss…

The mechanisms behind the success of the CHIPS Act,

What CHIPS can teac... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Foreign Affairs Interview
The Foreign Affairs InterviewForeign Affairs Magazine
Odd Lots
Odd LotsBloomberg
Dwarkesh Podcast
Dwarkesh PodcastDwarkesh Patel
Conversations with Tyler
Conversations with TylerMercatus Center at George Mason University
Ones and Tooze
Ones and ToozeForeign Policy

Recent Guests

Eric Slesinger
Investor in early-stage startups through his fund, 201 Ventures. Previously worked in the US intelligence community.
201 Ventures
Episode: Second Breakfast: Iran, Munich + European Defense Tech, Anthropic
Jasmine Sun
Author of the New York Times article about peptides that inspired this podcast
The New York Times
Episode: Chinese Peptides (Reported Podcast Special Edition!)
Hamilton Morris
Science journalist and chemist known for his VICE series on psychoactive drugs
VICE
Episode: Chinese Peptides (Reported Podcast Special Edition!)
Daniel Camilo
A Portuguese national who has spent over a decade in China working in the games industry.
Episode: China's Gaming Landscape
Jon Czin
Analyst at Brookings, formerly with the IC and Biden NSC
Brookings
Episode: Party Time! Jon Czin on US-China in 2025 and 2026
Richard Danzig
Former Secretary of the Navy and author of 'Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and National Security'
Episode: Richard Danzig on Cyber and AI
Nishikawa Kazumi
Principal Director for Economic Security Policy at METI
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
Episode: Japanese Economic Security Policy with A REAL LIFE METI OFFICIAL
Major Steve Gagnon
U.S. Army officer and fellow at the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies specializing in Arctic security and warfare.
U.S. Army
Episode: Second Breakfast: Arctic Warfare Christmas Special!
Mike Froman
President of the Council on Foreign Relations, former USTR during the Obama administration.
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Détente 2.0 with Mike Froman of CFR

Host

Jordan Schneider
Host of various discussions focused on China and US-China relations, often bringing expert guests from different fields to enhance the conversation.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 650 ratings
  • The space program

    Jordan, a few years back I heard you ask a guest, “how can I grow China Talk?” That day I didn’t think you would last as a podcaster.

    Today, the quality of people you are able to come on the show is amazing.

    Your ability to drop leading questions and the shut up is remarkable.

    Congratulations, I look forward to each of your podcasts. 2nd breakfast is genius.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rswanky
    United Statesa month ago
  • No podcast episode should ever be released with edits that cut a speaker mid thought. Points off for that.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    c
    5 months ago
  • Content great, audio shocking

    Love this pod. Great discussions.

    Drives me insane that every episode has a different audio quality. This week’s ep, the guy sounds underwater.

    Makes my heart sink when a new ep is up because I’ll know I have to sit through bad recording.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tastefultrade
    Australia5 months ago
  • Leaving the building…

    After sticking with this for nearly a year, I am now a “former“ listener/reader. I find that the quality varies enormously, and that the topic selection lacks coherence. Perhaps most disturbing of all is that when I try to listen in order to be able to do other things simultaneously, I am assaulted by a host who sounds like a high school sophomore trying to frame a thought or a sentence with as many “…..like” phrases as possible. It makes my head hurt. None of my adult children speak that way be... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fed up in HK
    United States6 months ago
  • Thought provoking

    The range of topic is indeed wild. The last episode “Dissent from Moscow to Beijing” was really good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeeAbrahamZ
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Praise for engaging and informative discussions on complex geopolitical issues.
Criticism for inconsistency in audio quality and host delivery style.
Affirmation of informative guests providing valuable insights from their expertise.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#208
United States/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#211
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#221
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#158
Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#188
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#218
Germany/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Chinamaxxing
Q: Do you think discontent with democracy is part of what's driving Chinese maxing?
Discontent with democracy might drive a perception that China, with its focus on stability, offers a semblance of order and functionality that contrasts with Western chaos.
Anthropic's Dario Amodei on AI Competition
Q: What do you make of DeepSeek releasing its model on open source?
Amodei believes the implications of DeepSeek's powerful model release are significant, highlighting that it's the first strong model from a Chinese company, despite discussions about open vs. closed weights.
Anthropic's Dario Amodei on AI Competition
Q: Is this something you're concerned about at all?
Amodei humorously responds to whether Anthropic is worried about Huawei and discusses the challenges of implementing effective export controls on advanced chips.
Anthropic's Dario Amodei on AI Competition
Q: What, if anything, should people reassess about specifically on the model side, what you can expect going forward about the gap?
Amodei clarifies that there are now several U.S. companies and one Chinese company capable of creating frontier AI models, indicating a shift in the competitive landscape.
ChinaTalk 2025 Year in Review
Q: What are your goals for China Talk in 2026?
Aiming for a million dollar budget and to double the team while maintaining high-quality output.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About ChinaTalk

What is ChinaTalk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations provide a deep examination of the dynamic intersections of China, technology, and US-China relations. The discussions involve a diverse set of perspectives from analysts, policymakers, and experts who contribute insights that often challenge conventional narratives. Notably, episodes frequently explore complex topics within the realms of national security, telecommunications, and AI, creating a narrative that integrates both current events and strategic implications for the future. The hosts demonstrate a passionate curiosity about these issues, which may appeal to listeners interested in international affairs and the fast-evolving tech landscape involving China.

This podcast distinguishes itself by pairing deep discussions... more

Where can I find podcast stats for ChinaTalk?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for ChinaTalk. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to ChinaTalk and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does ChinaTalk get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for ChinaTalk, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for ChinaTalk?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for ChinaTalk, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does ChinaTalk have?

To see how many followers or subscribers ChinaTalk has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to ChinaTalk?

These podcasts share a similar audience with ChinaTalk:

1. The Foreign Affairs Interview
2. Odd Lots
3. Dwarkesh Podcast
4. Conversations with Tyler
5. Ones and Tooze

How many episodes of ChinaTalk are there?

ChinaTalk launched 8 years ago and published 497 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact ChinaTalk?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for ChinaTalk?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for ChinaTalk from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for ChinaTalk?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of ChinaTalk. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on ChinaTalk?

Recent guests on ChinaTalk include:

1. Eric Slesinger
2. Jasmine Sun
3. Hamilton Morris
4. Daniel Camilo
5. Jon Czin
6. Richard Danzig
7. Nishikawa Kazumi
8. Major Steve Gagnon

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days