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The China-Global South Podcast

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A weekly discussion on Chinese engagement in the developing world from the news team of The China-Global South Project (CGSP). Join hosts Eric Olander in Vietnam and Cobus van Staden in South Africa for insightful interviews with scholars, analysts, and journalists from around the world. You'll also get regular updates from CGSP's editors in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

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The United States and Israel have launched strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggering a full-scale war in the Middle East. As the region descends into conflict, a fascinating debate has emerged about what this means for China... more

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The Panamanian government formally took over the two ports operated by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison this week at both ends of the Panama Canal. U.S. officials celebrated the move as part of their larger effort to expel China from the Western Hemisphe... more

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Shenzhen-based Transsion Holdings is now a massive Chinese technology company that few people outside of Africa and certain parts of Asia have heard of. Even in China, the brand, now the world's 5th-largest mobile phone producer, remains largely unkn... more

The United States and China are pursuing sharply different strategies in a region that is no longer best understood as the "Middle East," but as part of a broader Asian-centered geopolitical system historically described as "West Asia."

This vast r... more

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Recent Guests

Pedro Armada
Managing partner of Armada Risk Consulting, follows US-China Latin American engagement
Armada Risk Consulting
Episode: U.S. Wants China Out of Latin America. Is that Even Possible?
Lu Miao
Assistant Professor in the Department of Cultural Studies
Lingnan University, Hong Kong
Episode: How a Little-Known Chinese Company Conquered Africa's Cell Phone Market
Mohammed Soliman
Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute and Director at McLarty Associates
Middle East Institute
Episode: US and China Take Divergent Paths in the New West Asia
Karthik Sankaran
Senior Research Fellow in the Geoeconomics, Global South Program at the Quincy Institute
Quincy Institute
Episode: The Development Finance Corporation and the US-China competition in the Global South
Dan Ford
Junior Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute's Global South Program
Quincy Institute
Episode: The Development Finance Corporation and the US-China competition in the Global South
Christoph Nedopil
Director of the Griffith Asia Institute and Acting Director of the Green Finance and Development Center, Fudan University
Griffith University
Episode: Why the Belt and Road Is Back in a Big Way
Sagar Prasai
Independent advisor for international development agencies, based in Kathmandu, Nepal
Episode: How South Asian States Navigate Rivalries Between the U.S., China, and India
Mandakini Surie
Independent consultant with over 20 years of experience in development work for government, NGOs, and think tanks
Episode: How South Asian States Navigate Rivalries Between the U.S., China, and India
Judd Devermont
Operating partner at Kupanda Capital and senior advisor at CSIS, formerly the top Africa policy official in the National Security Council
Kupanda Capital / Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Africa and the New World Order: U.S. Pulls Back and China Moves Forward

Hosts

Eric Olander
Co-host of the weekly discussion focusing on Chinese engagement in the developing world. He provides insightful commentary and analysis on geopolitical dynamics.
Cobus van Staden
Co-host of the discussions on China's relations with developing nations, offering expert insights on the geopolitical landscape.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • You don’t get it.

    Sad you are so against American realignment and the end of globalization. Do you guys work for the CCP? How are those USAID funds working out? (Honeypot winnie the poo emoji)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoulLove77
    United States17 days ago
  • An odd mix

    I thought the presenters seemed very knowledgeable until I listened to a show on my own specialist subject area, Palestine and Israel, in which they were coming out with over-generalisations and outright errors all over the place. I’m not sure if that’s just because they’re weak on the Middle East or I didn’t have the knowledge to spot mistakes on other topics. Some good interviewees, so perhaps just stick to the episodes with outside quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    saritasinpelo
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Truly wonderful and high quality

    Great all around

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yvesTT
    Canadaa year ago
  • Truly insightful and unbiased

    Keep going with the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanielYLYL
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • China perspectief vanuit de landen waar ze zaken mee doen

    In het spel van grootmachten is China in het westen vrij onderbelicht en vaak gaat het over wat ze doen in een oriëntalistisch licht, die autocratische Xi, dat soort dingen.

    Deze podcast laat het licht schijnen op de werking van de Chinese politiek in het globale zuiden.

    Vooral de aflevering over productie in eigen land in Indonesië was machtig interessant. Echt een aanrader!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wieler aso
    Netherlands2 years ago

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Opinions are mixed regarding expert guests, suggesting that while some episodes shine, others may lack depth.

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How a Little-Known Chinese Company Conquered Africa's Cell Phone Market
Q: What is the significance of the term 'de-plowing' in Transsion's business model?
De-plowing represents a labor-intensive, rural-centric approach that challenges hierarchical business models typically seen in the West, emphasizing gradual growth in budding markets.
How a Little-Known Chinese Company Conquered Africa's Cell Phone Market
Q: What can you tell us about how Transsion succeeded in Africa?
Transsion tailored their technology for African users, utilizing local distributors and understanding local needs which allowed them to dominate the market.
U.S. Wants China Out of Latin America. Is that Even Possible?
Q: What do you forecast for the rest of 2026 in terms of this U.S.-China duel in Latin America?
Investors should consider the geopolitical angle. The question of enforcement and who enforces laws in Latin America is crucial, given the complexities involved.
U.S. Wants China Out of Latin America. Is that Even Possible?
Q: What is the United States trying to do in Peru?
In Peru, the situation is different because the US expressed concerns over the port of Chiang Kai, which is owned by the Chinese. Expelling them would create a crisis in investor confidence.
U.S. Wants China Out of Latin America. Is that Even Possible?
Q: What do you think the US game plan is here? Do they want to expel the Chinese entirely from Panama?
The US has been displeased about Hutchison's presence in the ports due to concerns about potential espionage and aims to decouple China from the region, wherever possible. However, achieving complete decoupling may not be feasible.

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2. Lu Miao
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