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China In Context

SOAS China Institute
China
United States
Taiwan
Surveillance Technology
Chinese Communist Party
The Sentinel State
Social Credit System
Manufacturing
Global Economy
Claremont Mckenna College
Political Rhetoric
Trade Policy
Automation
European Union
Ursula Von Der Leyen
Data Privacy
Trump Administration
Populism
Technological Innovation
Biden Administration

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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China’s legislature is meeting in March to approve the nation’s new Five Year Plan, which aims to promote higher quality growth, and make China increasingly self-sufficient in new technology of all kinds, from AI to semiconductors. Yet it comes again... more

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The run-up to the lunar year has been a busy one for China’s President Xi Jinping, with world leaders beating a path to Beijing to meet him; he also found time to purge two of the Chinese military’s top generals, while the outspoken Hong Kong newspap... more

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Sir Keir Starmer described his recent trip to China as a chance to end the ‘ice age’ in the two countries’ ties and build a more ‘sophisticated’ relationship. But despite the announcement of visa free-travel to China for British visitors, and the lif... more

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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

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Andy Rothman
Veteran economic analyst and former diplomat in China, founder of Sinology LLC, senior advisor to the DGA Albright Stonebridge Group
Sinology LLC; Albright Stonebridge Group
Episode: China's Economic Plans — and Consumer Challenges
Joseph Torigian
Specialist on Chinese and Russian politics, author of The Party's Interests Come First
American University, Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Xi Jinping and his Father — Power, purges, parenting
Rupert Wingfield Hayes
Former BBC correspondent with extensive experience in Beijing, Tokyo, and Taiwan.
Episode: Japan-China Tensions — Taiwan, Tourism, Migration
Dr. Yuan Zhong
Researcher at SOAS specializing in young people in China, exploring themes from work, family life to gender politics.
SOAS China Institute
Episode: Involution and Lying Flat — The challenges for China’s young generation
Minxin Pei
Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College, author of works on Chinese politics
Claremont McKenna College
Episode: Trade War Truce — and a Five Year Plan
Duncan Clark
Founder of BDA and author of 'Alibaba, The House That Jack Ma Built'
BDA
Episode: Innovation in China — After the 'DeepSeek moment'
Melinda Liu
China Bureau Chief of Newsweek magazine and Vice President of the Beijing branch of the Royal Asiatic Society
Newsweek
Episode: China, the US and WWII — Wartime memories and contemporary resonances
Tsering Shakya
Tibetan historian, professor at the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Episode: After the Dalai Lama — China, India and the Tibetan Succession
Robbie Barnett
Professorial research associate at SOAS and former professor of contemporary Tibetan studies at Columbia University
SOAS
Episode: After the Dalai Lama — China, India and the Tibetan Succession

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China's Economic Plans — and Consumer Challenges
Q: Given the property market drag and local-government financing pressures, do you expect significant policy announcements during the NPC and the five-year plan?
I don't expect dramatic, large-scale measures; the leadership seems to prefer gradual steps to stabilize the property market and bolster consumer sentiment. Focus will likely be on policy tweaks, local-government financing reforms, and targeted support for consumption and tech investment to sustain the growth trajectory.
China's Economic Plans — and Consumer Challenges
Q: What do you think could be done and what do you think will happen in terms of restoring confidence among entrepreneurs and consumers?
A dramatic gesture akin to Deng Xiaoping's southern tour would help, but more realistically Xi needs to use a stronger bully pulpit and credible signals that regulatory crackdowns are not returning to prior extremes. Incremental policy moves—along with visible support for private-sector champions—could gradually rebuild confidence without imposing excessive fiscal costs.
China's Economic Plans — and Consumer Challenges
Q: Well, Andy, we last spoke before China's legislative session this time last year. How much progress do you think the leadership has made in tackling the nation's economic challenges since then?
Progress has been incremental. The leadership shifted to prioritize consumption, but confidence among private entrepreneurs remains fragile due to past crackdowns. The five-year plan signals continued emphasis on high-tech and self-reliance, yet meaningful reform will depend on restoring trust in the private sector and seeing concrete actions that reassure both entrepreneurs and consumers.
Involution and Lying Flat — The challenges for China’s young generation
Q: So Yuan, why don't we start by telling our audience your recent trip to China?
Yuan shared a personal experience from an academic conference where PhD students expressed anxiety about job opportunities rather than engaging in intellectual discourse.
Trade War Truce — and a Five Year Plan
Q: Do you think that that's possible, given the emphasis in these proposals for the next five years on boosting China's technology sector?
While prioritizing technology, there is concern that this may detract resources from addressing urgent economic issues, which could ultimately pose a long-term challenge for stability.

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This show provides expert analysis on politics, economy, society, and culture across Greater China and its regional sphere, with frequent deep-dive conversations featuring academics, journalists, and policy specialists. Episodes commonly explore China's economic trajectory, policy shifts, geopolitical tensions, and social-cultural topics, often linking historical context to contemporary developments. A notable strength is its range of high-profile guests—from economists and government observers to documentary filmmakers—offering nuanced, globally informed perspectives that help listeners understand China's internal dynamics and its international implications. Listeners looking for rigorous, scholarship-informed discussion about China, East ... more

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