The US-China Podcast

National Committee on U.S.-China Relations

U.s.-China Relations

National Security

China

China Military Spending

Covid-19

Climate Change

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United States

Scientific Collaboration

Comparative Defense Analysis

Public Health

U.s.-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement

U.s.-China-Mexico Trade Relations

Geopolitical Tension

Origins Probe

Chinese Regulations

Fentanyl

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	101	Founded	13 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture

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Recent Guests

Evan Medeiros

Penner Family Chair in Asian Studies at Georgetown University and NCUSCR Board Director

Georgetown University

Episode: Weaponizing Trade: China’s New Economic Arsenal

Andrew Polk

Co-founder and head of economic research at Trivium China

Trivium China

Episode: Weaponizing Trade: China’s New Economic Arsenal

Yangyang Cheng

Research scholar at Yale Law School's Paul Tsai's China Center, with a focus on the development of science and technology in China

Yale Law School

Episode: Gender, Policy, and Progress: How China Governs Women’s Labor in STEM

Gina Tam

Associate professor of history and co-director of the Women and Gender Studies Program at Trinity University

Trinity University

Episode: Gender, Policy, and Progress: How China Governs Women’s Labor in STEM

Ma Tianjie

Writer and environmental activist, also a freelance writer and consultant based in Beijing

Polity Publishing

Episode: The Story Behind China’s Environmental Awakening

Emily Feng

NPR correspondent and author of Let Only Red Flowers Bloom, Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping's China

NPR

Episode: Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China

Matthew Erie

Associate professor at the University of Oxford and principal investigator on the China Law and Development project

University of Oxford

Episode: [Part 1] The black, white, and gray of Chinese funding in Guinea

Jingjing Zhang

China-trained lawyer and environmental litigation expert running a non-profit organization addressing Chinese investor projects' impacts in Africa.

Center for Transnational Environment Accountability

Episode: [Part 1] The black, white, and gray of Chinese funding in Guinea

Ma Jun

Chairman of the Green Finance Committee at the China Society for Finance and Banking

Institute of Finance and Sustainability

Episode: What Lies Ahead for Global Climate Cooperation?

Hosts

Adam

Co-host with a focus on discussions surrounding U.S.-China relations.

Jessica DiCarlo

Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Utah and a fellow of The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, Public Intellectuals Program.

Ka Zeng

Political science professor specializing in China's role in the international political economy.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 46 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
Apple Podcasts
5
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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4
mangofish97
Hong Kong3 years ago

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Apple Podcasts	#23	China/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#136	Singapore/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#149	Hong Kong/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#160	Poland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#199	China/News
Apple Podcasts	#216	Taiwan/News/Politics

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What the US strike on Iran means for security in East Asia

Q: What precedent does this June strike set for future US global military interventions?

The strike does not set a clear precedent as it was a unique situation with low direct risks and high payoffs, and future US actions are unlikely to resemble this event due to the formidable nature of China.

What the US strike on Iran means for security in East Asia

Q: What implications does the US strike against Iran have for the credibility of US commitments to Taiwan and to other US allies in Asia?

The US strike is seen as a data point that heightens anxiety in the region regarding US military engagement, though it may also demonstrate US strength, depending on the specific ally's perspective.

What the US strike on Iran means for security in East Asia

Q: How have China's leaders interpreted the strike on Iran and how might it shape their strategy toward Taiwan?

Chinese leaders condemned the U.S. strike and leveraged it to bolster their own moral authority while confirming their assumptions about U.S. unpredictability and military willingness, raising concerns about future U.S. actions in the region.

How Basketball Builds Bridges On and Off the Court

Q: Can you share a personal favorite story about basketball's influence in China and Asia?

Jay Li recounts a touching story where students from different countries, despite language barriers, united through basketball during an event hosted by AUBL, hitting a buzzer beater that went viral.

How Basketball Builds Bridges On and Off the Court

Q: How do you see the AUBL specifically shaping the future of talent development in Asia?

AUBL aims to increase exposure and elevate competition to cultivate more basketball talent from Asia, allowing promising players to hone their skills on a larger platform.

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2. Andrew Polk
3. Yangyang Cheng
4. Gina Tam
5. Ma Tianjie
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7. Matthew Erie
8. Jingjing Zhang

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