The US-China Podcast

National Committee on U.S.-China Relations

U.s.-China Relations

National Security

China

Covid-19

Climate Change

United States

Intellectual Property

Scientific Collaboration

Comparative Defense Analysis

Public Health

U.s.-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement

U.s.-China-Mexico Trade Relations

Origins Probe

Geopolitical Tension

Chinese Regulations

Fentanyl

Defense Budget Methodologies

U.S. Military Spending

Third Plenary Session

Economy

This series features brief discussions with leading China experts on a range of issues in the U.S.-China relationship, including domestic politics, foreign policy, economics, security, culture, the environment, and areas of global concern. For more interviews, videos, and links to events, visit our website: www.ncuscr.org. The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is the leading nonprofit, no... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	300	Founded	13 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	PoliticsSociety & CultureNews

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Why you should study abroad in China

Educational exchange is a primary way for American and Chinese people to interact with each other, creating opportunities to build common ground. However, both the United States and Chinese governments are hindering and restricting educational exchan... more

23 Mar 2026 • 9 min

The U.S.-China Fight to Understand and Address Inequality

Inequality in the United States and China remains problematic as policymakers grapple with high costs, tepid employment, and an uncertain global economy. Social policy scholars work to highlight the visible and invisible factors contributing to inequ... more

20 Mar 2026 • 17 min

China & The Hill: Beijing Reacts to U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, And Sets Lowest Growth Target in Decades

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China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC's China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on b... more

11 Mar 2026 • 10 min

America and China at the Edge of Ruin: A Last Chance to Step Back From the Brink

David M. Lampton and Wang Jisi co-authored an article published in the March/April 2026 issue of Foreign Affairs in which they argue that the character of the U.S.-China bilateral relationship has changed profoundly. In the early 2010s the two count... more

27 Feb 2026 • 30 min

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Rosie Levine

Executive Director at The US-China Education Trust

The US-China Education Trust

Episode: Why you should study abroad in China

Margaret Myers

Managing Director of John Hopkins Seiss Institute and Senior Advisor at the Asia and Latin America Program at the Inter-American Dialogue

John Hopkins Seiss Institute; Inter-American Dialogue

Episode: China's Reaction to U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

Zhao Tong

Senior Fellow at the Nuclear Policy Program and the China Center of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Episode: China's Reaction to U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

Douglas Barry

Author and Strategic Communications Expert

Adjunct Professor at George Washington University

Episode: Smart Rabbits: American Small Businesspeople, Trade Wars, and the Future of U.S.-China Relations

Joseph Torigian

Associate Professor at American University and Hoover Research Fellow, author of The Party's Interests Come First.

American University

Episode: The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping

Xi Zhongxun

Father of Xi Jinping and prominent figure in the Chinese Communist Party

Episode: The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping

Sheena Chestnut-Greitens

Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin; Editor-in-Chief of the Texas National Security Review

University of Texas at Austin

Episode: Security Without Exclusivity – Why Countries Choose to Cooperate with Both the U.S. and China

Isaac Kardon

Senior Fellow for China Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; formerly Assistant Professor at the US Naval War College

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Episode: Security Without Exclusivity – Why Countries Choose to Cooperate with Both the U.S. and China

Joel Wuthnow

Senior Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies

National Defense University

Episode: How and Why is China's Military Modernizing?

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Steve Orlins

President of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings

Everyone should listen
I always look forward to this podcast. I’ve learned so much from it. Amazing host!
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hccallaway
United States2 years ago
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This podcast is very reliable and provides the history and current events of greater China
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ES1998657381
United States2 years ago
It sounds to me that the anchor/host hates her job..
It sounds to me that the anchor/host hates her job..
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mangofish97
Hong Kong4 years ago

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Consistently reliable coverage of U.S.–China dynamics with strong academic perspectives.

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Apple Podcasts	#36	China/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#40	South Korea/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#143	Hong Kong/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#234	Taiwan/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#246	Singapore/News/Politics

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The U.S.-China Fight to Understand and Address Inequality

Q: What advice do you have for the next generation of people who are seeking to become social policy scholars?

The guest encourages self-belief, knowing one's own strengths and agency, and using one's voice to effect change. They emphasize staying grounded in who you are, finding your agency, and recognizing that your contributions, especially as a woman, can empower others and drive meaningful change.

The U.S.-China Fight to Understand and Address Inequality

Q: What areas where the US and China can learn from each other when it comes to reducing inequality? Is there room for cooperation?

The guest identifies early education as a key alignment, mentioning universal child benefits in China and experiments in the US as ways to equalize opportunities for children. They also express hope for collaboration on climate policy, which connects environmental conditions to long-term equality outcomes, benefiting both countries and globally.

The U.S.-China Fight to Understand and Address Inequality

Q: You've studied inequality in the United States and in China. What are some common themes shared between the US and China when it comes to inequality? Is there room for cooperation?

The guest notes that poverty and inequality are persistent across history in any society, with visible measures like income inequality and hidden, perceptual inequalities that influence daily life. They highlight that policy tools such as education, taxation, and addressing gender inequality are important, and point to potential areas of cooperation, including early education investments and climate policy as shared avenues to reduce inequality long-term.

The U.S.-China Fight to Understand and Address Inequality

Q: And how does social policy impact inequality?

The guest explains that social policy affects nearly every aspect of well-being—from housing and education to health care and pensions—and that effective research aims to identify policy tools that can translate into real-world improvements for those in need, ultimately benefiting communities and societies.

The U.S.-China Fight to Understand and Address Inequality

Q: Stick around to find out. Can you start us off by walking us through your professional journey and share what inspired you to study social work and social policy?

The guest describes growing up in a county in Shanxi, where access to education was limited and family sacrifices, including copied extra-curricular books, enabled several peers to attend college. A pivotal moment came when they encountered social policy through a university program, leading to studies at Columbia and a focus on social justice and macro-level policy impact. The guest emphasizes how family history, particularly grandparents and a desire to uplift the next generation, shaped their commitment to poverty and inequality in social policy.

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This program features expert-led discussions on U.S.–China relations, spanning foreign policy, economics, security, technology, and diplomacy. Guests range from university scholars and policy researchers to practitioners and former policymakers, offering nuanced takes on strategic competition, diplomacy, and the evolving global balance of power. Episodes frequently tackle topics like diplomacy vs. hard power, trade and technology controls, regional security, and educational exchanges, with a knack for translating complex policy debates into actionable insights for decision-makers and brands navigating the U.S.–China ecosystem. A standout strength is the ability to bring together high-profile academics and practitioners to unpack timely deve... more

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3. Zhao Tong
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