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A podcast unpacking critical issues underpinning China’s emergence as a global power.

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In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Kristi Govella joins us to discuss the latest developments in China-Japan relations amid rising tensions between the two countries following Prime Minister Takaichi's comments on Taiwan last November. Bu... more

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Courtney Weatherby joins us to discuss the growing crisis of scam centers in Southeast Asia. She explains how these operations function, the role of Chinese criminal networks, and their impact on the United ... more

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In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Victor Cha joins us to discuss Xi Jinping’s recent visit to North Korea, his first in nearly seven years. He examines what the summit reveals about China’s evolving approach to North Korea, including the... more

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In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Dr. Evan Medeiros join us to unpack President Putin’s visit to Beijing. They discuss what the timing reveals about China’s diplomatic strategy after the Trump–Xi meeting, and ho... more

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Recent Guests

Courtney Weatherby
Deputy Director of the Stimson Center's Southeast Asia Program
Stimson Center
Episode: China’s Role in Southeast Asia’s Scam Centers: A Conversation with Courtney Weatherb
Victor Cha
President of Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair at CSIS; Distinguished university professor and professor of government at Georgetown University
Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department, CSIS; Georgetown University
Episode: Assessing Xi’s Visit to North Korea: A Conversation with Victor Cha
Andrea Kendall-Taylor
Senior Fellow and Director of the Transatlantic Security Program
Center for a New American Security
Episode: Assessing the Putin–Xi Summit: A Conversation with Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Evan Medeiros
Evan Medeiros
Penner Family Chair in Asia Studies; Kling Family Distinguished Fellow in U.S.-China Studies
Georgetown University
Episode: Assessing the Putin–Xi Summit: A Conversation with Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Evan Medeiros
Edgard Kagan
Senior Advisor and Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Assessing the Trump–Xi Summit: A Conversation with Edgard Kagan
Zhang Chuchu
Associate Professor at the School of International Relations and Public Affairs, and Deputy Director at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Fudan University
Fudan University
Episode: China’s View of the War in Iran: A Conversation with Zhang Chuchu
Dennis Weng
Associate Professor and Graduate Director of Political Science at Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University
Episode: Why Taiwan’s Opposition Party Leader Met with Xi: A Conversation with Dennis Weng and Albert Tzeng
Albert Tzeng
Founder of Discursive Workshop and former adviser to KMT chairs
Discursive Workshop
Episode: Why Taiwan’s Opposition Party Leader Met with Xi: A Conversation with Dennis Weng and Albert Tzeng
Arne Westad
Elihu Professor of History at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: The Growing Risk of Great Power War: A Conversation with Arne Westad

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Bonnie Lin
Host of China Power Podcast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 438 ratings
  • Somewhat biased host

    The host is somewhat biased. Her engagement with guests often sounds very script based…..

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    MiaaaaFang
    Hong Konga year ago
  • One sided

    A one-sided argument isn’t analysis. There are plenty of serious podcasts that inform and illuminate, at the moment, this isn’t one of them.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    >>l
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Maybe Add a Cohost

    The content is good, and Bonnie Lin is a credible expert. She does sound like she’s reading from prepared notes a bit, but I still tune in to every episode for her insightful questioning of quality guests. A cohost would raise this podcast to a higher level.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RJG179
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yes

    Best when it isn’t counting artillery pieces or political gossip styles of analysis.

    Dr Ding’s an interesting chap.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ahhmmmm
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Upstart

    Excellent informative pod as usual 👍 go to source for enlightened debate about China and it’s place in the world 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crimebrook
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the credible guest lineup and nuanced discussion on China policy.
Some reviews note audio quality or host presentation could improve, but content depth is valued.

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China’s Role in Southeast Asia’s Scam Centers: A Conversation with Courtney Weatherb
Q: What is the role of China in these crackdowns and cooperation with the US, considering sovereignty and internal priorities?
China's actions reflect domestic priorities to crack down on scams targeting Chinese citizens, but cooperation with the US and other countries depends on complex sovereignty and policy considerations; there are opportunities for targeted joint actions such as shared investigations and extraditions where appropriate.
China’s Role in Southeast Asia’s Scam Centers: A Conversation with Courtney Weatherb
Q: How effective have United States actions been, and what else should be done to curb these networks?
Sanctions on major groups like the Prince Group are important, but there needs to be a broader approach that targets leadership, financial networks, and cross-border cooperation, including information sharing and joint investigations with China and other countries to disrupt the networks at multiple levels.
China’s Role in Southeast Asia’s Scam Centers: A Conversation with Courtney Weatherb
Q: Why do these scams increasingly involve cryptocurrencies and romance schemes, and what makes them particularly attractive to perpetrators?
Cryptocurrency scams offer high returns and easier, less traceable transfers, while romance scams allow scammers to build trust and long-term engagement with victims, increasing the amount of money victims are willing to invest or gift—leading to higher overall losses for the scammers.
China’s Role in Southeast Asia’s Scam Centers: A Conversation with Courtney Weatherb
Q: As you've been looking at scam centers in Southeast Asia, what has surprised you most about their evolution in the past year?
The most surprising aspect is how quickly these operations have evolved into an ecosystem that blends physical infrastructure with advanced digital tools, including AI for translation and automation, which makes the model scalable and harder to shut down by targeting only the ground operators.
Assessing the Putin–Xi Summit: A Conversation with Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Evan Medeiros
Q: What drove China to host Putin so soon after the Trump-Xi meeting, and what message was Beijing sending to domestic and international audiences?
They suggested anniversaries and symbolic signaling were at play, emphasizing a broad strategic space for China to be perceived as central on the world stage while managing relations with both the U.S. and Russia.

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What is ChinaPower about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on China's rise and its implications for global power dynamics, focusing on U.S.-China relations, Taiwan, the Middle East, and energy security. Episodes frequently feature scholars, former officials, and policy researchers from CSIS, Brookings, MIT, and think tanks to unpack strategic calculations, military modernization, and diplomatic signaling in a multipolar world. A notable strength is bringing historical context and data-driven analysis to current geopolitics, with guests who offer both policy insight and regional expertise. The format tends toward rigorous interview-driven conversations with high-profile experts, making complex topics accessible to policy professionals, academics, and decision-makers wh... more

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