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Gain a deeper understanding of China with Jeremy Page and Sarah Wu. The Economist’s China correspondents report from across the country and the places it influences beyond its borders. Jiehao Chen joins the discussion from London. This award-winning podcast takes on everything from the CCP to EVs and from ageing to AI. Published every Tuesday.

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Alice Su
Alice Su is a Senior China Correspondent at The Economist, providing in-depth reports and analysis on Chinese society, politics, and culture.
David Rennie
David Rennie is the Beijing Bureau Chief at The Economist, covering political developments and economic trends in China.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • What does it mean to be Taiwanese

    I just want to thank Alice Su for her coverage of China and her hosting for Drum Tower. I must admit I will miss her insights. I must say the this latest episode on what it means to be Taiwanese was enthralling to me as I lived in Taiwan for 2 years setting up a joint-venture and they were some of the best two years of my life. I dreamed at that time ( middle 1990’s) that the mainland would one day be as free as Taiwan, which for me was and is today what China should be. Unfortunately I do not ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gi Ray De
    United States5 months ago
  • Thanks & Good Luck

    Alice Su thanks so much for teaching me about China, East Asia & the US. Once in a while I listen to the current podcast but mostly i started from the beginning last fall & have made it to Nov 2023:-) I listen whilst puttering around our apt in Cambridge Mass after work and on weekends. I appreciate your & David Rennie’s journalism & deep respect for China while offering critiques of the impact of current & past policy. Good luck! You will be missed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara Holt Walker
    United States5 months ago
  • Still the best topics, the tone gets adversarial

    I subscribed to The Economist mainly for Drum Tower. It’s been an excellent show in terms of its topics. Since David’s departure, its increasingly hostile tone toward China feels biased and disappointing.

    For example, on Taiwan, as someone who has studied about and visited both Taiwan and China, the comparison to Ukraine and Moscow felt off—between China and Taiwan, the issue seems not just political, but at its core very emotional. I’d appreciate reporting that’s more balanced and as accurate ... more

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    grella390
    United States5 months ago
  • Matt in San Jose, California

    Always informative and helpful to both experienced China geeks and those new to that obsession

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    老板你干什么?
    United States6 months ago
  • Used to be more balanced

    Having a Chinese host def makes the report a little more balanced, however, the narrative changes along its editorial guidelines each year which challenges its impartiality. Yet, For the majority English media landscape, it offers an extra extension that the main stream couldn’t cover. Personally I liked it more when it was free. It was more objective and nuanced.

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    United States7 months ago

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Overall, the audience expresses a desire for balanced perspectives on China's socio-political issues, amidst concerns about the podcast's shift to subscription-only content.
Listeners find the analysis both insightful and thought-provoking, contributing to a deeper understanding of China.

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Exploring the complexities of China and its global implications, this podcast combines deep analysis with rich storytelling, drawing insights from correspondents and experts embedded in the region. The hosts unravel key issues from party politics, economic conditions, and cultural phenomena to the broader implications of China's rise on the world stage. Unique perspectives from guests enhance discussions, making this a vital resource for anyone looking to understand the currents shaping modern China and its international relations.

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