
China In Context is a fortnightly podcast by the SOAS China Institute (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London) which offers expert analysis on the politics, economy, society, culture and history of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. It features interviews with leading academics, researchers, journalists and other China-specialists from around the world.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 201 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews CommentaryNews | |||

In this episode we look at love, marriage and divorce in contemporary China, from the perspective of two female filmmakers. These are topics with a political as well as personal significance — the Chinese government is keen to boost the birth rate to... more
Relations between China and Japan — never smooth, given the legacy of Japan's invasion of China in the 1930s — are currently at their tensest in years. This follows the new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks in Japan's parliament last m... more
While young people around the world face growing difficulties finding work and coping with the cost-of-living crisis, the situation confronting China’s youth seems particularly acute. Years of pandemic disruption, economic slowdown and mounting socia... more
China and the US reached a truce in their trade war at the recent meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in South Korea. And the two leaders even pledged to visit each other’s countries next year. But US tariffs on Chinese imports remain at arou... more
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Focused on providing in-depth analysis of contemporary issues related to China, this podcast covers a broad spectrum of topics, including politics, economics, and cultural dynamics across China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Each episode typically features expert commentary from leading scholars, journalists, and industry professionals, exploring subjects such as international relations, trade wars, technological advancements, and sociocultural trends. Unique perspectives on historical events and their modern implications are highlighted, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations, youth challenges, and the impact of governance in these regions. This podcast is particularly appealing to listeners interested in gaining a nuanced unders... more
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Recent guests on China In Context include:
1. Rupert Wingfield Hayes
2. Dr. Yuan Zhong
3. Duncan Clark
4. Melinda Liu
5. Tsering Shakya
6. Robbie Barnett
7. Rana Mitter
8. Jonathan Fulton
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