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Sinica Podcast

Kaiser Kuo
China
U.s.-China Relations
Xi Jinping
Globalization
Russia
Taiwan
National Security
The Three-Body Problem
Egypt
David M. Lampton
Thomas Fingar
Netflix
Gender Roles
Political Structures
American Education
Strategic Empathy
Chinese Soft Power
Global South
Cognitive Empathy
Covid-19

A weekly discussion of current affairs in China with journalists, writers, academics, policymakers, business people and anyone with something compelling to say about the country that's reshaping the world. Hosted by Kaiser Kuo.

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Latest Episodes

This week on Sinica, I speak with Kyle Chan, a fellow at the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings, previously a postdoc at Princeton, and author of the outstanding High-Capacity Newsletter on Substack. Kyle has emerged as one of the sharpest an... more

This week on Sinica, I speak with Patricia Kim, a Fellow at the Brookings Institution's John L. Thornton China Center, where she focuses on U.S. policy toward China and the broader Asia Pacific. One year into Donald Trump's second term, Pattie and he... more

This week on Sinica, I speak with Ryan Hass, director of the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings and one of the most clear-eyed analysts of the U.S.-China relationship working today. Ryan was director for China at the NSC during the Obama Admi... more

This week on Sinica, I speak with Afra Wang, a writer working between London and the Bay Area, currently a fellow with Gov.AI.

We're talking today about her recent WIRED piece on what might be China's most influential science fiction project you've... more

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Recent Guests

Patricia Kim
Fellow at the Brookings Institution focusing on US policy toward China and the Asia Pacific.
Brookings Institution
Episode: Brookings' Patricia Kim Takes Stock of Trump's Second-Term China Policy
Joyce Yang
Co-author of the Brookings assessment on Trump's China strategy.
Brookings Institution
Episode: Brookings' Patricia Kim Takes Stock of Trump's Second-Term China Policy
Ryan Hass
Director of the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings
Brookings
Episode: Uneasy Calm: Ryan Hass on Three Pathways for U.S.-China Relations Under Trump
Afra Wang
Writer and independent researcher, currently a fellow with Gov.AI and previously with the Roots of Progress Institute; host of the podcast Pí Bèi Jiāo Wǎ.
Gov.AI
Episode: Afra Wang on "The Morning Star of Lingao" (临高启明) and the Rise and Reckoning of China's "Industrial Party"
Jia Ruixue
Professor of Economics at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California San Diego
University of California San Diego
Episode: The Highest Exam: Jia Ruixue and Li Hongbin on China's Gaokao and What It Reveals About Chinese Society
Li Hongbin
James Liang Chair and Faculty Co-Director of the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions
Stanford University
Episode: The Highest Exam: Jia Ruixue and Li Hongbin on China's Gaokao and What It Reveals About Chinese Society
Daniel Bessner
Anne H.H. and Kenneth B. Pyle Assistant Professor in American Foreign Policy at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington.
University of Washington
Episode: Daniel Bessner on American Primacy, Cold War Liberalism, and the China Challenge
Michael Brenes
Interim director of the Brady Johnson Program in Grand Strategy at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Michael Brenes and Van Jackson on Why U.S.-China Great-Power Competition Threatens Peace and Weakens Democracy
Van Jackson
Senior lecturer in international relations at Victoria University of Wellington and author
Victoria University of Wellington
Episode: Michael Brenes and Van Jackson on Why U.S.-China Great-Power Competition Threatens Peace and Weakens Democracy

Host

Kaiser Kuo
Host of the podcast, known for his expertise on China and engaging interview style which draws out insightful responses from guests.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Lib-chamber

    Not all that surprising given how much high esteem the host holds for neocons/neolibs like Ezra Klein and Fareed Zakaria, but still embarrassing to hear his level of ignorance of US foreign conducts since WWII.

    I wouldn’t be surprised that Bessner was rolling his eyes inside given his bluntness on his own show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Crystalash
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great resource for people interested in China

    Sinica Podcast is a great place to start to get insights about China, Chinese culture, history and politics and to dive into them. The topics are presented in a lively and respectful manner by a brilliant Kaiser Kuo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linhai2905
    Germany5 months ago
  • Sino-centric views

    Discussions are well organized and rational. Relevant topics with good details.

    But listeners should be aware that the unspoken tone of the show is that China is an exceptional nation, US should not pursue its own interests if that conflicts with Chinese interests.

    I listen to this primarily to understand ‘how enemy thinks.’

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    purringrumba
    United States5 months ago
  • Good podcast. Strikes a good balance between American and Chinese worldviews, and had a good rotation of guests.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jtally
    6 months ago
  • Amazing podcast!

    I’d never heard of the sinica podcast until it was mentioned on a video from the Chinese cooking demystified channel on YouTube and decided to take a listen. I left the podcast so excited to explore all of the things they discussed, and some of the comments they only made in passing. China has such a fascinating and amazing history and culture. I’m glad there are podcast and resources like this and Chinese cooking demystified that help to further discovery and understanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jcsnde
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its depth and nuanced views on China, often praising the engaging discussions with knowledgeable guests.
Critics note occasional biases in the narrative and urge more balanced discussions, yet many still find it an invaluable resource for understanding complex topics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Uneasy Calm: Ryan Hass on Three Pathways for U.S.-China Relations Under Trump
Q: What would tell listeners to focus on to assess which scenario we're actually in?
They should watch the frequency of interaction between the two leaders and how well the U.S. builds stockpiles to reduce vulnerability.
Uneasy Calm: Ryan Hass on Three Pathways for U.S.-China Relations Under Trump
Q: Is Xi similarly unconstrained?
He is invested in greater self-reliance and is likely to pursue that policy during this period of relative calm.
Uneasy Calm: Ryan Hass on Three Pathways for U.S.-China Relations Under Trump
Q: From where you sit in DC., what are the most powerful domestic forces that are shaping the U.S.-China policy right now?
The hope among many in Washington is that we will snap back to the previous state of relations, but I am skeptical of this trajectory.
Brookings' Patricia Kim Takes Stock of Trump's Second-Term China Policy
Q: In your analysis, what does meaningful progress in de-risking look like?
Meaningful progress in de-risking would involve structural changes and resilience in supply chains, which requires long-term investments and coordinated efforts with allies.
Afra Wang on "The Morning Star of Lingao" (临高启明) and the Rise and Reckoning of China's "Industrial Party"
Q: What about Lingao tells us about China today?
Lingao indicates that narratives like it deserve more attention and reflect the grassroots sentiment in China.

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Recent guests on Sinica Podcast include:

1. Patricia Kim
2. Joyce Yang
3. Ryan Hass
4. Afra Wang
5. Jia Ruixue
6. Li Hongbin
7. Daniel Bessner
8. Michael Brenes

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