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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/

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A festivus special!

Joe Weisenthal, host of Odd Lots and my podcast host alter ego, come to celebrate his ten years of hosting, reflect on the medium and China.

01:21 following your podcasting bliss

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Rahm Emanuel returns to ChinaTalk with a characteristically blunt assessment of U.S.-China relations, delivering an unsparing verdict on the first year of Donald Trump’s second term.

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The “Fear Factor” in Asia: Why Japan and South K... more

Mike Froman is president of the Council on Foreign Relations and former U.S. Trade Representative. He joins ChinaTalk for the first time to discuss:

Why his 1992 dissertation on détente is suddenly relevant again – and why “positive linkage” fa... more

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Recent Guests

Rahm Emanuel
Former Mayor of Chicago and US Ambassador to Japan
Episode: Rahm Returns to Chat Trump and China: “He is the worst negotiator.”
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
Helen Toner
The new head of the Center for Security and Emerging Technologies (CSET) and former board member at OpenAI.
CSET
Episode: Helen Toner Takes the CSET Reins
John Doyle
Founder and CEO of CAPE, former Green Beret and Palantir Vet.
CAPE
Episode: The Future of Secure Telecom
Dmitri Alperovitch
Chairman and co-founder of Silverado, founder of CrowdStrike.
Silverado
Episode: The Future of Secure Telecom
Afra Wang
Special guest and newlywed
Episode: Overfit: AI Lovers, Chinese Model Takeover, Vice Signalling, Hefei Model
Tyler Jost
Professor at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: CCP Bureaucracies in War
Kirsten Asdal
Former naval officer and co-founder of a China-focused research and advisory firm.
China-focused research and advisory firm
Episode: Second Breakfast: Xi-Trump, Taiwan Deterrence, Tibetan Buddhism, Antietam
Charlotte Asdal
Former naval officer and co-founder of a China-focused research and advisory firm.
China-focused research and advisory firm
Episode: Second Breakfast: Xi-Trump, Taiwan Deterrence, Tibetan Buddhism, Antietam

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 624 ratings
  • No podcast episode should ever be released with edits that cut a speaker mid thought. Points off for that.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    c
    3 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
    Australia3 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 States4 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 States5 months ago
  • Up and down

    Skip all episodes with Dylan, Doug, and Jon (Transistor Radio).

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mya5728
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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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

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#149
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Apple Podcasts
#131
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Apple Podcasts
#217
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#107
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Apple Podcasts
#148
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#175
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Talking Points

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The Future of Secure Telecom
Q: Why are soldiers in Ukraine using commercial cell phones despite the risks?
They provide crucial communication and information sharing during the war.
The Future of Secure Telecom
Q: What was Salt Typhoon all about?
A significant compromise of major telcos by Chinese actors to access sensitive information.
Second Breakfast: Acquisition Reform? Are We Really Doing It?
Q: What are we delivering to the operational commands?
The ultimate measure of success will be the actual capabilities and mission effects delivered to the operational commands and whether rapid iterations and new capabilities are integrated efficiently.
CCP Bureaucracies in War
Q: What was happening between the mainland and Taiwan at that time?
In 1962, as tensions rose in Taiwan and amongst the military, Mao was informed through intelligence channels and engaged with his bureaucratic establishment to discuss possible responses.
Tarun Chhabra on the Stakes of AI Competition
Q: What are the historical patterns in China's industrial strategy?
Chhabra elaborates on China's repeated strategy of dependency followed by indigenization in various sectors, suggesting that the likelihood of stopping this trend is low.

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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

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2. Mike Froman
3. Helen Toner
4. John Doyle
5. Dmitri Alperovitch
6. Afra Wang
7. Tyler Jost
8. Kirsten Asdal

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