
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 | 209 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||

Despite the extra places on offer at this year’s expanded FIFA World Cup Finals, the Chinese men’s soccer team once again failed to qualify, continuing a series of disappointments dating back to 2002, when China made its only appearance at the tourna... more
Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, the first by a US president in nine years, not only included plenty of pageantry, but produced some apparently substantive agreements. Aside from China resuming purchases of Boeing planes, beef and soybeans from the U... more
The war in the Middle East has affected China in many ways: as well as targeting Iran, a country with which Beijing has a comprehensive strategic partnership, it has disrupted exports, rattled consumer confidence, and forced the Chinese government to... more
The presidency of Donald Trump has given China fresh opportunities to increase its influence on the international stage. China has long been seeking to expand its role in global governance, proposing initiatives on issues ranging from development and... more
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The show offers expert analysis on China's politics, economy, society, culture, and history, with regular guest voices ranging from university professors and researchers to seasoned journalists and policy specialists. Across episodes, the emphasis is on understanding Beijing's diplomacy, domestic policy shifts (such as five-year plans and technology self-reliance), regional and global positioning (in the Middle East, US-China relations, and East Asia), and the evolving narratives and narratives' strategies that shape China's engagement with the world. Notable strengths include access to long-form, context-rich commentary from scholars at SOAS and other leading institutions, plus firsthand reporting from correspondents with deep regional exp... more
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Recent guests on China In Context include:
1. Melinda Liu
2. Steve Tsang
3. Todd Hall
4. Hannah Bailey
5. Evelyn Cheng
6. Christopher Mittelstaedt
7. Andy Rothman
8. Joseph Torigian
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