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China is one of the 21st century’s most consequential nations, and it has never been more important to understand how the country is governed. Pekingology is the podcast that unpacks Chinese politics, the inner workings of the Communist Party, and how China's domestic and foreign policy will impact the world. Pekingology is hosted by Henrietta Levin, Senior Fellow with the Freeman Chair in China S... more

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Ten years after an international tribunal found the vast majority of China’s claims in the South China Sea to be unlawful, the risk of conflict in this vital global throughway remains stubbornly high. This week on Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henr... more

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As a global power, China faces a growing tension between its ambitions to reshape the international order and its disinterest in bearing the costs of upholding that new system. In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joi... more

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China and Russia have transformed a historically fraught relationship into one of the most consequential strategic partnerships in the world. This week on Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Alexander Gabuev, a leading expert... more

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In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Adam Farrar, who previously served as Special Advisor to the Vice President for the Indo-Pacific, Space, and Intelligence as well as Director for the Korean Peninsula and... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Poling
Director of the Southeast Asia Program and the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Episode: Avoiding War in the South China Sea
Sam Chetwin George
Senior Fellow at the Center on U.S.-China Relations, Asia Society; Research Fellow at China Heritage
Asia Society; China Heritage
Episode: China Was Ready for the Age of Anarchy
Sasha Gabuev
Director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center; expert on Sino-Russian relations
Carnegie Moscow Center
Episode: Inside the China-Russia Partnership
Adam Farrar
Korea policy expert with experience at the White House NSC and Bloomberg
Bloomberg / CSIS Korea Chair
Episode: Can China Control North Korea?
Jon Zin
Former Director for China at the White House National Security Council; former Senior Analytic Service at the CIA; Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies and Brookings Fellow
Brookings Institution
Episode: BONUS POD: Trump and Xi Meet in China
Phil Luck
Director of CSIS Economics Program; former Deputy Economist at the U.S. Department of State
CSIS
Episode: How to Win a Summit: China’s Economic and Commercial Leverage
Aaron Glasserman
Scholar of modern China focusing on China's strategy in the Middle East
Academic researcher (specializing in China–Middle East relations)
Episode: China and the Iran War: Beijing's Ambitions in the Middle East
Eyck Freymann
Hoover Fellow at Stanford, author of Defending Taiwan, A Strategy to Prevent War with China
Stanford University
Episode: Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China
Ben Hillman
Director of the Australian Centre on China in the World at Australian National University; co-editor of a book on the CCP
Australian National University
Episode: How the Chinese Communist Party Stays in Power

Host

Henrietta Levin
Host of Pekingology, Senior Fellow in the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 400 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast

    Always providing relative and timely analysis that is diverse in scope. Henrietta is a fantastic host and credit to CSIS

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hfreelistens
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Simply Brilliant! Always!!!

    I listen to every single episode and they are all so timely and informative!!! As good as it gets!!! Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimarieflorida
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Just MAGA rubbish

    What a shame this podcast is so pro Trump. Could be an interesting format with a balanced approach.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Title of the Podcast

    “Pekingology” weird name. Peking is what the western imperialists called Beijing in the old times. It’s like calling Chinese oriental in the 21st century.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LaFenice
    United States3 months ago
  • Humble and informative

    Easily the best podcast on China, with incredibly clever guests who really care about their subjects and a hostess who concentrates on making her guests shine, rather than showing how smart and fancy she is (even though she is both these things). There are many flashes of humour instead of the dreary self serving seriousness, and the production team work to have a smorgasbord of topics, including historical. And with many international guests. Recommended for anyone that wants to understand mode... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hu Li Jing
    Germany4 months ago

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Balanced, rigorous analysis that shines with thoughtful guests and clear host facilitation.
Some listeners feel the mix of guests and topics is deeply insightful for policy professionals.
Production quality experiences occasional criticism, but content depth remains high.

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China Was Ready for the Age of Anarchy
Q: What signals indicate that China is moving from cooperation within the current order to building a different kind of international order?
The guest points to the period after 2020, the fortress economy, and the emphasis on overseas interests, including the expansion of security institutions and the push for a globally led system that serves China's interests, with a caution about distinguishing rhetoric from actions.
China Was Ready for the Age of Anarchy
Q: How do you see the post-World War II order from a Chinese perspective, and how does that compare to the U.S. view?
He explains a long-term Chinese view that the U.S.-led order is unacceptable and contrasts it with the U.S. emphasis on rules and institutions, noting China's preference for a geography-based vision of the post-war order and a shift toward a more independent, strategic calculus.
Can China Control North Korea?
Q: What leverage does China actually have over North Korea?
China's main leverage is economic—the ability to influence Pyongyang through trade and access to the global market—combined with a strong preference for stability; they rarely push pyongyang to the point of collapse, and they worry about regional instability if pressure is too strong.
China and the Iran War: Beijing's Ambitions in the Middle East
Q: What are China's main priorities in the region, and how do these compare to those of Iran or Saudi Arabia?
China's top interests are economic (energy and trade), geo-economic (trade routes and ports), and diplomatic capital, prioritizing stability and access over adversarial positioning, while balancing relations with Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE to maximize opportunities.
China and the Iran War: Beijing's Ambitions in the Middle East
Q: So how does China look at US policy towards the Middle East and US involvement in the Middle East?
Two sides emerge: the U.S. intervention is costly and a cautionary tale, while China aims to avoid heavy military commitments and instead leverage economic and diplomatic avenues to secure its interests.

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Analyses center on Chinese governance, domestic politics, and Beijing's global strategy, often through policy and security lenses. Episodes routinely dissect CCP governance, cross-strait dynamics, U.S.-China competition, and China's role in the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa, featuring leading think-tank researchers, former government officials, and regional specialists. Noteworthy traits include rigorous, academic-style inquiry, emphasis on long-term strategic thinking, and a mix of historical context with current events. Listeners are likely policy professionals, academics, and industry leaders seeking nuanced, non-sensational perspectives on China and its world role.

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1. Greg Poling
2. Sam Chetwin George
3. Sasha Gabuev
4. Adam Farrar
5. Jon Zin
6. Phil Luck
7. Aaron Glasserman
8. Eyck Freymann

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