
On The Beijing Brief, Brookings China scholars and expert guests take listeners behind the scenes in Washington, D.C., and Beijing to unpack the forces shaping U.S.-China relations and China's political, economic, and technological ambitions.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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As China searches for markets to absorb its excess exports, it has increasingly directed much of that manufacturing overcapacity toward Europe, hollowing out the continent's industrial capacity. On this episode of The Beijing Brief, Ryan Hass and Jon... more
What does the invention of Chinese AI model Kimi K3 mean for Washington and Silicon Valley? In a new explainer for The Beijing Brief podcast, Kyle Chan breaks down the ongoing AI battle between Chinese open-source models and American AI companies lik... more
America's leading role in the world is eroding under the second Trump administration, raising questions about how China will position itself in the future global order. "We blew it," says historian and Senior Fellow Robert Kagan in conversation with ... more
The Ukraine war, shifting American foreign policy priorities under President Trump, and increased global instability have shifted the balance in the China-Russia relationship, one of the world's most consequential relationships. Jon Czin is joined by... more
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Across recent episodes, the show probes U.S.-China strategic dynamics, technology policy, and global governance through a Brookings lens. Conversations span Europe's response to China Shock 2.0, open-source AI and global competitiveness, and the evolving international order as China seeks tech-led growth, regional influence, and geopolitical leverage. Noteworthy threads include the tension between defending open markets and protecting domestic industries, the interplay of diplomacy and strategy in Washington–Beijing relations, and how AI, defense, and economic policy intersect on the world stage. The format often features Brookings China Center experts and policy researchers providing granular analysis, historical context, and practical imp... more
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Recent guests on The Beijing Brief include:
1. Constanze Stelzenmüller
2. Kari Heerman
3. Bob Kagan
4. Fiona Hill
5. David Edelman
6. Patty Kim
7. Jon Czin
8. Suzanne Maloney
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