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China is a multicultural country home to fifty-five ethnic minority groups, yet due to linguistic and cultural barriers many of these groups remain understudied or unknown in the West. The Qiang, one of modern China’s officially recognized ethnic min... more

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What counts as China, and who counts as Chinese?

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Can someone be Chinese and Muslim? For some academics, this has been a surprisingly fraught question, with some asserting that Chinese Muslims are not really Chinese, or not really Muslim.

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Recent Guests

Guoqi Xu
Historian and author
University of Hong Kong
Episode: Guoqi Xu, "The Idea of China: A Contested History" (Harvard UP, 2026)
Rian Thum
Author of Islamic China and Asian History
University of Manchester (Senior Lecturer)
Episode: Rian Thum, "Islamic China: An Asian History" (Harvard UP, 2025)
Christine Loh
Chief Development Strategist at the Institute for the Environment and Division of Environment and Sustainability at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Episode: Christine Loh, "Underground Front: The Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong" (Hong Kong UP, 2018)
Chen Bin
Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Episode: Bin Chen, "Hui Muslims in the Shaping of Modern China: Education, Frontier Politics, and Nation-State" (Routledge, 2025)
Ruixue Jia
Professor of Economics at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at UCSD
University of California San Diego
Episode: Ruixue Jia et al., "The Highest Exam: How the Gaokao Shapes China" (Harvard UP, 2025)
Hongbin Li
Co-Director of the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions
Stanford University
Episode: Ruixue Jia et al., "The Highest Exam: How the Gaokao Shapes China" (Harvard UP, 2025)
Yi-Ling Liu
Author and journalist
Independent writer
Episode: Yi-Ling Liu, "The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet" (Knopf, 2026)
Hang Tu
Author and Assistant Professor of Chinese Studies at the National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
Episode: Hang Tu, "Sentimental Republic: Chinese Intellectuals and the Maoist Past" (Harvard UP, 2025)
Dr. Hermann Aubié
Researcher focusing on climate change and environmental law
Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law at the University of Eastern Finland
Episode: China’s Climate and Air Quality Governance and EU-China Cooperation

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Peter Lorentzen
Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco

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Guoqi Xu, "The Idea of China: A Contested History" (Harvard UP, 2026)
Q: What counts as China and who counts as Chinese?
The host asks how to understand 'China' beyond a single state narrative, prompting Xu to emphasize a transnational, shared history that includes multiple peoples, regions, and eras.
Ray Yep, "Man in a Hurry: Murray MacLehose and Colonial Autonomy in Hong Kong" (Hong Kong UP, 2024)
Q: What does respect mean in the context of a colonial relationship?
In this context, respect refers to acknowledging the limitations of the British Empire's control over resources and governance, sometimes resulting in a hands-off approach.
Ray Yep, "Man in a Hurry: Murray MacLehose and Colonial Autonomy in Hong Kong" (Hong Kong UP, 2024)
Q: Why do you think it would be such a big mistake to see colonial rule as simply a history of subordination?
Ray believe that misunderstandings arise from only looking at the formal documents defining the relationship between Hong Kong and London, but reality shows a more complex interplay.
Christine Loh, "Underground Front: The Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong" (Hong Kong UP, 2018)
Q: How did the Communist Party adapt its approach to Hong Kong over the years?
The Party has shifted from being underground and low profile to taking a more visible role in Hong Kong affairs, engaging directly with the public and participating in local politics.
Christine Loh, "Underground Front: The Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong" (Hong Kong UP, 2018)
Q: What role did the Communist Party play in Hong Kong during the Cultural Revolution?
The Communist Party decided against recovering Hong Kong immediately after taking power in 1949, as it was beneficial to leave it in British hands during China's tumultuous period.

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This podcast features engaging discussions with scholars about their recently published research in the field of Chinese studies. Covering a diverse array of topics, the episodes often delve into significant cultural, historical, and political themes that impact contemporary understandings of China. Insights from both hosts and guests provide listeners with a rich exploration of the academic discourse surrounding Chinese society, education, and international relations, making this podcast indispensable for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of modern China and its global interactions. Unique aspects include a focus on prominent academic works and the integration of expert viewpoints, which render each episode a valuable reso... more

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