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China In Context

SOAS China Institute
China
United States
Surveillance Technology
Xi Jinping
Chinese Communist Party
The Sentinel State
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Claremont Mckenna College
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European Union
Ursula Von Der Leyen
Data Privacy
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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.

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Taiwan is facing a range of challenges — from Donald Trump's threat of 32% tariffs on its crucial exports to the US, to massive Chinese military exercises off its coastline aimed at intimidating the island's leaders. If that weren't enough, the DPP a... more

At this month’s legislative session China announced policies to maintain GDP growth at 5%, boost consumption and the private sector and promote AI and high tech industry, from quantum computing to the low altitude economy. But will it be enough to re... more

In this episode we look at the life and work of Lynn Pan, one of the most imaginative of writers in English about modern China and particularly Shanghai, who died last year, and was commemorated at a special event at the Hong Kong International Liter... more

With the US imposing new tariffs on Chinese exports, the state of the country’s domestic economy has become all the more crucial. Despite healthy export growth in recent years, at home consumer confidence has plummeted, with rising youth unemployment... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Michael Riley
Senior fellow on the Taiwan Studies Program at the University of Nottingham and a former British diplomat.
University of Nottingham
Episode: Taiwan's Controversial Budget Cuts — The KMT goes DOGE?
Carlos Oya
Head of the Department of Development Studies at SOAS and author of a forthcoming book on China and Africa
SOAS
Episode: China and Africa — An Intimate Portrait
Professor Evan Medeiros
Penner Family Chair in Asia Studies at Georgetown University; former Director for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia at the National Security Council during the Obama administration
Georgetown University
Episode: Trump and China — Deal or No Deal?
Isabel Hilton
Journalist, sinologist, founder of China Dialogue, and contributing editor at Prospect magazine.
Episode: China and the Climate Crisis — Good COP, Bad COP?
Dr. Samuel Ramani
Associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: The mounting risk of another global war
Nicola Smith
Asia correspondent for the Daily Telegraph newspaper
Daily Telegraph
Episode: Escalating tension between China and the Philippines
James McGregor
Chairman of APCO Worldwide's Greater China Region, former Wall Street Journal reporter, author, and chief executive at Dow Jones in China
APCO Worldwide
Episode: How America's Democratic Party views China
James Lawrenson
Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology in Sydney
University of Technology, Sydney
Episode: The politics of pandas
Bill Emmott
Chair of the IISS think tank and author of Deterrence, Diplomacy and the Risk of Conflict Over Taiwan
IISS think tank
Episode: Deterring a war over Taiwan

Hosts

Duncan Hewitt
Host with expertise in China’s political and economic sphere, providing grounded discussions on current affairs and historical context.
Duncan Bartlett
Previous host with a focus on China's societal and cultural issues, offering nuanced perspectives on its international relations.

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Taiwan's Controversial Budget Cuts — The KMT goes DOGE?
Q: What impact do you think that the budget cuts will have on Taiwanese society and indeed on economic growth?
The impact of budget cuts will be broadly neutral as Taiwan's economy is healthy, although there are criticisms about the specific cuts being problematic.
Taiwan's Controversial Budget Cuts — The KMT goes DOGE?
Q: How do you think that President Lai is going to either bring people together or to find a way to put through some of the spending that he wants to insist on?
It is likely that the special budget called for will go through, but there will be negotiations regarding how it's allocated involving all parties.
China and Africa — An Intimate Portrait
Q: How were you able to depict so many perspectives in the film?
The filmmakers aimed to present a multi-perspective view, allowing each individual in the film to express their motivations and experiences, helping to break down stereotypes and showcase a varied narrative.
China and Africa — An Intimate Portrait
Q: What inspired you to make the documentary?
Max Duncan reflects on his experience as a journalist in China, noting the industrialization and urbanization taking place, and how these themes coincided with China's expansion into Africa during the Belt and Road Initiative.
Australia toasts Xi Jinping
Q: What role does Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong have in managing the relationship with China?
She is driving Australia's approach to China relations, trusted by the Prime Minister and well-prepared from her previous role as Shadow Foreign Minister.

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This podcast provides in-depth analysis and expert insights on various aspects of China, including its political landscape, economic challenges, societal developments, and cultural dynamics. It explores significant issues such as U.S.-China relations, China's role in global geopolitics, and the impact of local governance on economic stability. Notable topics include China's strategies for enhancing domestic consumption, the implications of its defense spending, and the effects of international partnerships on its global standing. Episodes often feature distinguished academics and analysts who contribute their perspectives on current events, historical context, and future implications, making the series a valuable resource for anyone interes... more

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