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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
WTO
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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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

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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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The inaugural US-based Baifang Schell Book Prize for Chinese language fiction in English translation was recently awarded to the Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi’s novel 'Taiwan Travelogue'. And with an ever-growing number of Chinese to English transl... more

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After the sudden emergence of the Chinese company DeepSeek’s generative AI model in January, there has been much excitement about the future of innovation in China. But continuing US efforts to limit the sale of the latest AI chips to China are a rem... more

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Recent Guests

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
Rana Mitter
St Lee Professor of US-Asia Relations at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: China, Iran and the Middle East — After Trump's Airstrikes
Jonathan Fulton
Specialist on China's relations with the Middle East
Zayed University and Atlantic Council
Episode: China, Iran and the Middle East — After Trump's Airstrikes
Violet Feng
Filmmaker and director of 'The Dating Game'
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Left-Behind Men and Rebellious Women — Dating, Relationships and the Gender Imbalance in China

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Duncan Hewitt
Host of the podcast, providing expert commentary and facilitating discussions on various aspects of contemporary China.

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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.
Trade War Truce — and a Five Year Plan
Q: What do you think were the most important elements of the five-year plan proposals that we've seen?
The key elements include a continued emphasis on self-sufficiency and addressing the weaknesses in domestic consumption and market efficiency.
Trade War Truce — and a Five Year Plan
Q: Do you see any indication that Donald Trump's approach to dealing with China will change in the next 12 months?
There is uncertainty regarding Trump's approach; Congress may push for stricter trade measures, which could provoke a counter-response from China.
Trade War Truce — and a Five Year Plan
Q: How significant do you think the agreements reached were and where does this all leave the US-China relationship?
The agreements are significant as they prevent a drastic escalation of trade tensions, showing that common sense prevailed for now.

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The podcast primarily focuses on providing expert insights into the politics, economy, and society of China, along with its cultural and historical contexts. Through discussions and interviews with academics and specialists, it explores key contemporary issues affecting China and its interactions with the global community, particularly regarding U.S.-China relations, technology wars, and socio-cultural challenges. Topics like Taiwan's political situation, Tibetan politics, and China's environmental policies are examined, often with a nuanced lens on the implications for both regional and international dynamics. Unique features include a strong emphasis on expert guest contributions that enrich complex discussions, catering to listeners who ... more

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2. Minxin Pei
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5. Tsering Shakya
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7. Rana Mitter
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