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The China-Global South Podcast

The China-Global South Project
China
United States
Global South
Belt and Road Initiative
Iran
South China Sea
Southeast Asia
BRICS
Philippines
Africa
India
Indonesia
Israel
Brazil
Middle East
Latin America
Vietnam
U.s.-China Relations
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Critical Minerals

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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Kenya's landmark debt restructuring deal with China, announced last year, converted $3 billion in outstanding China Exim Bank loans from U.S. dollars to Chinese yuan. The currency switch could save the East African country more than $200 million in d... more

Two very different narratives about China's economy emerged this week. In France, G7 leaders pushed back against what they see as China's growing dominance in key industries. In Beijing, meanwhile, the Ministry of Industry urged observers to look bey... more

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Dan Kobayashi spent 16 years working as a U.S. diplomat focused on African issues, both at posts in Lesotho, Zambia, and Malawi, among others, and at the State Department's intelligence bureau in Washington, D.C. He had a close-up view of how U.S.-Af... more

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On March 1, one day after the U.S. and Israel launched what would become the ongoing war with Iran, Ren Hanjun, a visiting professor at Peking University, posted a video on WeChat predicting that China would emerge as one of the conflict's biggest be... more

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Recent Guests

Sailor Miao
Associate program manager at AidData (Tracking Under-Reported Financial Flows)
AidData
Episode: Kenya's China Debt Restructuring Explained
Oshin Pandey
Associate program manager at AidData
AidData
Episode: Kenya's China Debt Restructuring Explained
Ker Gibbs
Author, The Fragile Dragon; former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
Author of The Fragile Dragon; CGSP guest
Episode: China's Economy Is Stronger and Weaker Than You Think
Dan Kobayashi
Geopolitical risk consultant and former US State Department analyst
Expatriarch; former US State Department analyst
Episode: Former State Department Insider on Washington's Muddled Africa Policy
Li Shuo
Director of the China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute
Asia Society Policy Institute
Episode: The Iran War is Boosting China's Green Energy Sales
Jeremy Friedman
Associate Professor at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Episode: Why China Doesn't Want to be an American-Style Hegemon
Elizabeth Alberts
Senior staff writer at Mongabay; Oceans Reporting Network fellow
Mongabay
Episode: Why China's Research Ships Worry Other Countries
Kara Fox
Senior reporter at CNN International
CNN International
Episode: Why China's Research Ships Worry Other Countries
Pedro Armada
Managing partner at Armada Risk Consulting
Armada Risk Consulting
Episode: China Flexes Power In Panama Canal Clash

Host

Eric Olander
Co-host of the show, frequently discusses developments in China-Global South relations with a regional focus in Africa and Asia.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Long time listner first time reviewer

    I’ve been listening since the start, heard about Eric from the Phileaus club. Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Wombat, Orthopedist M.D.
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States5 months 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Truly wonderful and high quality

    Great all around

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yvesTT
    Canada2 years ago
  • Truly insightful and unbiased

    Keep going with the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanielYLYL
    Switzerland2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong practical insights for business and policy strategy.
Thoughtful, balanced global South perspectives with deep regional context.
High-quality interviews with experts; well-researched and informative.
Some listeners feel coverage can be selective on Middle East topics.

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#156
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#60
Singapore/News/Politics
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#71
China/News/Politics
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#75
Japan/News/Politics
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#86
Chile/News/Politics
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#137
Indonesia/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Former State Department Insider on Washington's Muddled Africa Policy
Q: What does the guest consider to be the core problem with how US policy towards Africa has evolved under Trump and Biden?
He argues there is no overarching strategy, only tactical actions and a retreat from active engagement, which weakens US influence; Africa, meanwhile, must navigate a more assertive geopolitical environment with rising competition from China.
The Iran War is Boosting China's Green Energy Sales
Q: Is China likely to lead the next era of climate action due to its economic and industrial policy?
Yes, as economic factors, policy support, and export competitiveness reinforce China's position, it could become the central driver of the energy transition, potentially shaping global climate norms and investments.
The Iran War is Boosting China's Green Energy Sales
Q: What do the March and April export numbers tell us about the longer-term trend in clean tech?
They indicate a robust, sustained surge in Chinese clean tech exports, driven by global energy market volatility and the war context, with Africa and the Global South adopting solar, batteries, and EVs at accelerating rates, suggesting a structural shift rather than a temporary spike.
Why China Doesn't Want to be an American-Style Hegemon
Q: If China is not aiming to replace the United States, what is its preferred role on the world stage?
China wants its interests to be preeminent when involved, to set or influence rules when it benefits, but to avoid being the primary arbitrator or burden-bearer in global conflicts or widespread security commitments, effectively supporting a more normative, rule-making influence rather than global security leadership.
Why China Doesn't Want to be an American-Style Hegemon
Q: What is the dominant narrative in Washington about China's ambitions beyond regional power?
The dominant Washington narrative portrays China as seeking to displace American hegemonic power globally, challenging the dollar, international institutions, and the Western alliance system, even as the guest argues that China prefers status and influence without taking on the responsibilities that come with traditional hegemonic leadership.

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A weekly show exploring Chinese engagement with the developing world through geopolitical, economic, and policy lenses. Conversations span U.S.-China competition, Global South diplomacy, regional power shifts, and development finance, often featuring on-the-ground risk analysis and scholarly context. Notable is the blend of rigorous analysis with practical implications for investors, policymakers, and business leaders navigating cross-border opportunities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. A distinguishing trait is its emphasis on the Global South perspective in global power dynamics, with guests ranging from researchers to regional analysts and risk experts; this often yields nuanced takes on how China's strategy intersects with local eco... more

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