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China’s rise has captivated and vexed the international community. From defense, technology, and the environment, to trade, academia, and human rights, much of what Beijing does now reverberates across the map. China Global is a new podcast from the German Marshall Fund that decodes Beijing’s global ambitions as they unfold. Every other week, host Bonnie Glaser will be joined by a different intern... more

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Expectations for the 3rd Trump-Xi summit since Trump returned to power were modest, and the meeting delivered limited concrete outcomes: a two-month extension of the trade war truce, lower tariffs on some US and Chinese goods, an agreement to talk mo... more

Under Xi Jinping’s leadership, Chinese foreign policy has become significantly more assertive. More than a decade ago, Xi moved away from Deng Xiaoping's approach of "hiding capabilities and biding time" and embraced what he calls “great power diplom... more

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Artificial intelligence is emerging as both a powerful source of competition between the United States and China and an area where the two countries may have a shared interest in reducing risk. Washington and Beijing have sharply different views abou... more

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Thirty years ago, the People's Republic of China ratified the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Since then, Beijing has frequently invoked UNCLOS to support its maritime claims and legal positions, while advancing interpretations of the Convention... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Tsang
Professor of China Studies and Director of the China Institute, SOAS, University of London
SOAS, University of London
Episode: China’s Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping: A Conversation with Steve Tsang
Mark MacCarthy
Non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution; adjunct professor at Georgetown University
Brookings Institution, Georgetown University
Episode: Prospects for US-China Cooperation to Reduce AI Risks
Peter Dutton
Senior Research Scholar in Law and Senior Fellow in the Paul Tsai China Center at Yale Law School; former Director of the China Maritime Studies Institute at Naval War College
Yale Law School; Naval War College
Episode: Is China Trying to Rewrite the Rules at Sea?
Noah Barkin
Visiting senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund; senior advisor at Rhodium Group; author of Watching China in Europe
German Marshall Fund; Rhodium Group
Episode: Europe's China Policy at a Critical Juncture
Collin Koh
Senior Fellow at the Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Episode: China's Push in the South China Sea
Sarah Beran
Former Senior Director for China and Taiwan Affairs in the NSC (Biden administration 2022-2024); former Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Beijing
Macro Advisory Partners
Episode: Unpacking the Trump-Xi Summit
Zongyuan Zoe Liu
Senior Fellow focusing on international political economy and global financial markets, CFR
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: China's Push to Internationalize the RMB
Andrew Scobell
Distinguished fellow, Institute for Security and Development Policy; adjunct professor, Georgetown University
Institute for Security and Development Policy; Georgetown University
Episode: Why China–North Korea Ties Are Warming Again
Amanda Hsiao
Director in Eurasia Group's China Practice
Eurasia Group
Episode: Unpacking the Xi-Cheng Meeting: Objectives and Outcomes

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Bonnie Glaser
Host of China Global; Managing Director, Indo-Pacific Program at the German Marshall Fund; experienced journalist and policy analyst focusing on China's foreign policy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • Simply the Best

    There is no peer competitor to Bonnie Glaser in her particular podcast space; she is indispensable, and I cannot believe that CSIS let such a talent go. Bonnie’s quality of questioning and guests are of genuine value to the listener. No sophistry here. I value Bonnie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJG179
    United States2 years ago
  • Simply the Best

    Their is no peer competitor to Bonnie Glaser in her particular podcast space; she is indispensable, and I cannot believe that CSIS let such a talent go. Bonnie’s quality of questioning and guests are of genuine value to the listener interested in national security, in particular. That she was name checked by the intellectually dishonest menace, Bridge Colby, should tell you all that you need to know. No sophistry here. I value Bonnie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJG179
    United States2 years ago
  • Always worth a listen

    Carefully curated topics, informs guests, and clear articulation throughout. A very professional and thoughtful production each time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    老板你干什么?
    United States3 years ago
  • Extremely biased reporting

    The China - Israel episode makes no mention of the 10000+ people who have been killed by Israeli military response (4000+ are children), nor the oppressive blockade that has been causing immense socioeconomic hardship on Gazans prior to the Hamas attack. The interviewee is preoccupied with portraying Israel as the victim- he tells China to look at itself in the mirror, perhaps Israel should do the same. Listen to what the millions of protesters around the world are saying week after week.

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    rosiemay1963
    Australia3 years ago
  • Very very informative…..welcome to the real Fake, Fuct & Evil🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳

    I love this Podcast - like many others they show the real China. I wonder if western governments are listening to this and other Podcasts that show what is really going on in China and how the Chinese 🇨🇳 Communist 🇨🇳 Party is really running the country and people - with all their evil ways.

    It is a pity that much of the knowledge that is shared on this podcast is not known by the general public - who only see and hear the propaganda that is put out by Fake, Fuct & Evil🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳.

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    Polyglot1962
    Australia3 years ago

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Occasional criticism about perceived bias; overall depth is valued.
Hosts deliver high‑caliber, policy‑driven discussions with strong guest lineups.
Guests bring deep expertise, enabling practical insights for policymakers.

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China’s Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping: A Conversation with Steve Tsang
Q: What is the role of the Global South and how can democracies engage with it to influence China's behavior?
Democracies should offer policies, incentives, and partnerships that are more attractive than China's soft power; by engaging the Global South with alternative models and tangible benefits, they can shift perceived gains away from alignment with Beijing.
China’s Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping: A Conversation with Steve Tsang
Q: So what do you mean by the stop button and how can the U.S. and democracies use it to deter Xi Jinping?
The stop button refers to triggering considerations within China that could destabilize Xi's hold on power; credible threats to the regime's stability—especially via coordinated economic costs—could persuade Beijing to back off from aggressive steps like taking Taiwan.
Prospects for US-China Cooperation to Reduce AI Risks
Q: What did past talks miss, and what needs to happen to yield meaningful progress this time?
Technical experts from both sides must lead the discussions, with political leaders involved but not the primary negotiators, and a focus on shared practices, testing, and governance approaches rather than binding arms-control style commitments.
Prospects for US-China Cooperation to Reduce AI Risks
Q: What do you think is the low-hanging fruit for cooperation and what might be doable at the upcoming meeting?
Establishing sufficient trust to create an institutional framework for ongoing exchanges among technical experts from government, academia, and industry, plus a mechanism for regular communication and information sharing on AI safety
Prospects for US-China Cooperation to Reduce AI Risks
Q: So, why should the United States and China cooperate on AI at all, and what are the risks of not cooperating?
Cooperation is selective and risk-focused, targeting offensive cyber, biological threats, and loss of human control, because those interdependent risks affect both sides; cooperation in other areas can be left to national laws or multilateral initiatives.

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China Global analyzes Beijing's increasingly influential role across defense, economics, technology, and global governance, with a focus on how China leverages law, policy tools, and diplomacy to advance its interests. Recent episodes explore maritime disputes, economic statecraft, currency internationalization, and cross‑regional dynamics—from Europe to Latin America—while also weighing potential risks and opportunities for partners and allies. The show tends to feature seasoned scholars, policymakers, and researchers who provide rigorous geopolitical context, practical implications, and nuanced takes on strategy, making it valuable for executives, government affairs professionals, and researchers tracking China's global footprint. A notab... more

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2. Mark MacCarthy
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4. Noah Barkin
5. Collin Koh
6. Sarah Beran
7. Zongyuan Zoe Liu
8. Andrew Scobell

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