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The Peking Hotel podcast and newsletter are digital publications in which Liu He interviews China specialists about their first-hand experiences and observations from decades past. Their stories are a reminder of what China used to be and what it is capable of becoming. pekinghotel.substack.com

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Author Ian Johnson talks about how he returned to China in 2009 to write his books ‘The Souls of China’ and ‘Sparks,’ which both deal with China's search for meaning.

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Recent Guests

Stephen Roach
Former chief economist of Morgan Stanley, former chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, senior fellow at the Jackson Institute of Global Affairs, Yale University
Yale University
Episode: From Bull to Bear: the China Journey of a Wall Street Economist — with Stephen Roach
David Moser
Sinologist, linguist, jazz pianist, and author currently an associate professor at Beijing Capital Normal University.
Beijing Capital Normal University
Episode: Jazzing Through An Era of Mutual Decay in US and China — with David Moser
Judith Shapiro
Professor at American University and expert on China's environmental politics
American University
Episode: When a Deng Xiaoping-Approved Marriage Spurred the Hunan Democracy Movement — with Judith Shapiro
Larry Diamond
Professor of political science and sociology at Stanford University and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, recognized expert on democracy.
Stanford University
Episode: Hong Kong, China, and Staying Hopeful in an Era of Authoritarian Resurgence — with Larry Diamond
Professor Susan Shirk
Research Professor at UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, Director Emeritus of the 21st Century Chinese Center, one of the West's foremost thinkers on Chinese elite politics.
University of California, San Diego
Episode: The death of U.S.-China engagement and the political future of China — with Susan Shirk
Susan Shirk
Political science professor at UC San Diego and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
University of California, San Diego
Episode: How NATO Accidentally Bombed The Chinese Embassy in Belgrade - with Susan Shirk
Fox Butterfield
Pulitzer-winning journalist and first Beijing correspondent for the New York Times
New York Times
Episode: My China Journey - with Fox Butterfield
Orville Schell
Legendary journalist who has engaged with China across multiple decades and various political climates.
Center on US-China Relations at Asia Society
Episode: Deng Xiaoping, Democracy Wall, and the Dialetics of China — with Orville Schell

Hosts

Leo
Host of Peking Hotel
Liu He
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • A gem on China

    Great insights into China over past decades

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    he66666666
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best China podcast

    Best podcast on China I’ve ever listened to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VenTan000
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the rich insights into China's historical context.
The podcast is praised for its thoughtful and informative approach to complex subjects regarding China.

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From Bull to Bear: the China Journey of a Wall Street Economist — with Stephen Roach
Q: Has China turned out quite the next China that you thought and should?
Roach asserts that China is facing significant challenges and has not evolved into the consumer-driven society he once envisioned, especially under Xi Jinping.
From Bull to Bear: the China Journey of a Wall Street Economist — with Stephen Roach
Q: What factors or events were most critical in shifting your views on China?
Roach highlights the rising demographic challenges, productivity issues, and the government's reluctance to stimulate consumer demand as key factors in altering his views.
Mao vs Xi: politicking China’s environment — with Judith Shapiro
Q: How do you understand this system? You do have a supreme leader that's pretty powerful and key decisions have to go through him and he's often the one that drives all of it.
You have a system that complies, that puts decisions into practices sometimes even in more drastic, more extreme forms than what the leader initially set out anyway.
Mao vs Xi: politicking China’s environment — with Judith Shapiro
Q: And on your journey of studying the environment in China, were there significant mentors or gurus, the go-to people that you sort of call upon for advice, for things?
There was nobody who knew environment and China, right?
When a Deng Xiaoping-Approved Marriage Spurred the Hunan Democracy Movement — with Judith Shapiro
Q: How did you find the Chinese family?
Shapiro discusses Liang Heng's family, highlighting their struggles during the Cultural Revolution and the impact it had on their relationship.

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A thought-provoking series that focuses on China's evolution as it engages with insiders and experts who have witnessed significant historical moments. Through interviews, it captures unique narratives and insights spanning decades, offering an in-depth look at China's political and sociocultural transformations. Topics frequently explored include economics, environmental politics, and the dynamics of US-China relations, revealing the intricate relationship between past events and present realities, making it especially relevant for those interested in geopolitics and international affairs.

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