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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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China's role in the Middle East and North Africa has grown in recent years as Beijing has expanded its engagement in energy, trade, infrastructure, and diplomacy across the region. At the same time, Middle Eastern and North African governments are as... more

China is the largest manufacturer, installer, and user of clean energy and electric vehicles., At the same time, it emits more greenhouse gasses than any other country. While efforts to work with the United States on climate issues have stalled in re... more

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

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

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Recent Guests

Chuchu Zhang
Associate Professor at the School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Deputy Director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Fudan University
Fudan University
Episode: Why China Cares About the Middle East
Alex Wang
Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law and author of Chinese Global Environmentalism
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: China's Approach to Environmentalism
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

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

Reviews

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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hccallaway
    United States3 years ago
  • ES

    This podcast is very reliable and provides the history and current events of greater China

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ES1998657381
    United States3 years ago
  • It sounds to me that the anchor/host hates her job..

    It sounds to me that the anchor/host hates her job..

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    mangofish97
    Hong Kong4 years ago

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Some listeners feel the host could sound more energetic; content quality remains solid and informative.
Consistently reliable coverage of U.S.–China dynamics with strong academic perspectives.

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#170
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#220
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Apple Podcasts
#241
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China's Approach to Environmentalism
Q: What can the US learn from China's approach to environmentalism?
China's long-term focus on advancing clean tech dominance suggests the US should invest more in domestic capacity and avoid purely adversarial strategies toward China, while acknowledging ecological impacts and promoting global cooperation.
China's Approach to Environmentalism
Q: What role do different actors play in China's environmental action?
Policy is sustained and uniform across five-year plans, while bottom-up groups and local communities raise awareness and push for improvements; both top-down governance and grassroots efforts contribute to progress.
China's Approach to Environmentalism
Q: How is environmentalism in China different from environmentalism in the US?
Alex Wang explains that China's environmental push is primarily driven by development and economic opportunities, contrasting with the Western movement rooted in citizen activism and environmental laws; China also blends top-down policy with bottom-up civil society efforts, creating a dual pathway for progress.
Why China Cares About the Middle East
Q: What is China's strategy toward the Middle East and what makes that region appealing to China today?
China seeks to maintain neutral relations, avoid spheres of influence, and promote development as a path to peace, while strengthening economic and strategic partnerships. The region's energy resources, strategic location between Global South and North, and potential for technology transfer and diversification of partnerships make it attractive as a hub for trade, investment, and Belt and Road projects.
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.

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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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