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Belt and Road Initiative
Organized Crime
Laos
Durian
Environmental Justice
Sino-Zambian Relations
Indonesia
Tourism
Migration
Us-China Relations
Investment
Cultural Influence
China Pakistan Economic Corridor
Special Economic Zones
Bowen Gu
Coal-Fired Power Plants
Geopolitical Tensions
Chinese Migrants

A podcast that covers the latest news, research and analysis of China's growing presence in the developing world.Co-Hosted by Erik Myxter-iino, Juliet Lu and Keren Zhu Edited by Taili Ni

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Latest Episodes

Keren speaks with Tayyab Safdar and Hasan H. Karrar about the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a 3,000 km Chinese infrastructure network project currently under construction in Pakistan and a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative. ... more

Beimeng Fu and Zhaoyin Feng join the Belt and Road Podcast to talk about durian, a tropical fruit most widely known for its strong and divisive odor. It's also a fruit in very high demand in China; the country consumes 1.5 million tons of durian per ... more

Mingwei Huang joins Juliet, Keren, and Sisi to talk about the social and racial dimensions of China's increasing engagement with Africa, with a focus on Huang's research in Johannesburg, South Africa. The discussion is inspired by Mingwei's recent bo... more

This is Episode 1 of our sub-series "Environmental Issues along the Belt and Road"

The series considers the complexities of Chinese actors' impacts on the environment, extractive activities, and role in driving sustainability solutions from the sand... more

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Recent Guests

Beimeng Fu
Independent multimedia journalist from China focusing on migration, culture, and politics
Episode: All Things Durian with Beimeng Fu and Zhaoyin Feng
Zhaoyin Feng
Documentary producer specializing in reporting on China and its place in the world
Episode: All Things Durian with Beimeng Fu and Zhaoyin Feng
Dr. Mingwei Huang
Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College, author specializing in race and migration.
Dartmouth College
Episode: Reconfiguring Racial Capitalism with Mingwei Huang
Anders Hovi
Senior Research Fellow for the China Energy Research Program at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Episode: Environmental Issues along the Belt and Road, Episode 1: Manufacturing the Clean Energy Transition
Dr. Cecilia Springer
Principal at Global Efficiency Intelligence, co-director of their Industrial Electrification Center
Global Efficiency Intelligence
Episode: Environmental Issues along the Belt and Road, Episode 1: Manufacturing the Clean Energy Transition
Dr. Nikita Sood
Professor of Politics of Development at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Environmental Issues along the Belt and Road, Episode 1: Manufacturing the Clean Energy Transition
Justin Lee Haruyama
Centennial Fellow in Chinese Studies, expert on China-Africa relations with a focus on Zambia
University of British Columbia, Okanagan
Episode: Sino-Zambian Relations with Justin Haruyama
Muyang Chen
Visiting scholar at the Elliott School, George Washington University; Assistant professor of International Development at Peking University.
George Washington University, Peking University
Episode: The Latercomer’s Rise and the Globalization of Chinese Development Finance with Muyang Chen
Enze Han
Associate professor at the Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong
Episode: China’s Complex Presence in Southeast Asia: Tourism, Organized Crime, Geopolitical Tensions

Hosts

Erik Myxter-iino
Co-host of the podcast, likely brings expertise in international relations and commentary on current geopolitical issues.
Juliet Lu
Co-host of the podcast, with a background in media and social sciences relevant to discussions on international issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • A liberal’s show about China

    Podcast guest: It’s safe to say that America has treated Africa with benign neglect.

    Hosts: Mhm

    They go a long way down a torturous road to convey the message that China is mostly bad and America is mostly good. They try to introduce nuance, but everything is filtered through nationalism. No one wants 'China: The Fan Podcast,' but this is just the opposite, spoken calmly .

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mike Shmoe
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent resource!

    Really great guests and research all packaged in an accessible way. Very nuanced discussions that add high value to the work on BRI!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicola Licata
    United States6 years ago
  • Fantastic

    In the short time since its debut, this podcast has already proven to be the most in-depth, informative, and insightful podcast on the belt & road initiative out there today. I hope Erik Myxter-Iino—a rising star in his field—continues to build this podcast into something special.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WalnutFerguson
    United States7 years ago

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Talking Points

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The Political Economy of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor: History, Stakeholders and Sustainability with Tayyab Safdar and Hasan H. Karrar
Q: What contributes to CPEC's initial success?
CPEC's initial success stemmed from a demand for energy investment and high-level policy support from both Pakistani and Chinese elite actors.
The Political Economy of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor: History, Stakeholders and Sustainability with Tayyab Safdar and Hasan H. Karrar
Q: How can we make CPEC more sustainable?
To make CPEC more sustainable, engagement with local stakeholders and addressing structural issues in Pakistan's economy is essential.
All Things Durian with Beimeng Fu and Zhaoyin Feng
Q: What first caught your eye and made you think, I need to travel to Southeast Asia and find some durian investors?
Beimeng was curious after reading news clips about durians and realized how many durian growers in Laos are Chinese.
Reconfiguring Racial Capitalism with Mingwei Huang
Q: How does gender and sexuality configure race and racism?
Dr. Huang explores how capital flows engender new encounters and anxieties around interracial mixing, particularly focusing on the dynamics between Chinese men and African women.
Reconfiguring Racial Capitalism with Mingwei Huang
Q: Can you tell us about the tensions between Chinese shop owners and workers?
Dr. Huang explains that there's a culture of suspicion rooted in ideas about crime and public safety, with Chinese workers often viewing African workers through a lens of distrust based on stereotypes of black criminality.

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What is The Belt and Road Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content spans the multifaceted impacts of China's expanding influence in development and trade across various regions, with a focus on Southeast Asia and Africa. Topics discussed include the durian trade's escalating popularity, China's role in renewable energy transitions, racial dynamics shaped by Chinese investments, and the historical context of Sino-Zambian relations. Notably, the content often highlights nuanced socioeconomic implications, including environmental issues, cultural exchanges, and the complexities surrounding investments in local communities. The discussions typically feature expert guests from academia and various industries, providing a rich tapestry of insights that illuminate the intricate web of global interactions ... more

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2. Zhaoyin Feng
3. Dr. Mingwei Huang
4. Anders Hovi
5. Dr. Cecilia Springer
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7. Justin Lee Haruyama
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