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The China-Global South Podcast

The China-Global South Project
China
Global South
Indonesia
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BRICS
United States
G77
Non-Aligned Movement
Electric Vehicles
Human Rights
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Belt and Road Initiative
Gaza Crisis
Active Non-Alignment
Climate Change
Southeast Asia
COP28
Israel
Hamas
Vietnam

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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Recent Guests

Jorge Heine
Ambassador, co-author of The Non-Aligned World, former Chilean ambassador to China, India, and South Africa
Quincy Institute (non-resident fellow)
Episode: U.S.–China Competition in Latin America: Ports, Power, and Politics
Huang Yan
Journalist based in Phnom Penh and Bangkok; chief editor of Phnom Penh On the Ground; writer for Cambodia, Rain and Dust
Cambodia, Rain and Dust; Phnom Penh On the Ground
Episode: The Chinese Kingpin at the Center of Cambodia's Crackdown on Scammers
Zeyi Yang
Senior writer at Wired covering tech and business in China
Wired
Episode: It's Already Too Late to Break China's EV Battery Dominance
Zichen Wang
Deputy Secretary General at the Center for China and Globalization
Center for China and Globalization
Episode: View From Beijing: Why China is Not Protecting Iran
Joel Ng
Senior Fellow, Head of the Centre for Multilateralism Studies at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University / S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Episode: Is China Building a New World Order?
Nick Niarchos
Author of The Elements of Power, formerly of The New Yorker
Now Voyager (project)
Episode: Who Controls the Battery Age? Congo, China, and the New Resource Order
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

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

4.9 out of 5 stars from 102 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 States2 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 States2 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 Kingdom9 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
    Switzerland2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis and balanced perspectives on complex geopolitical issues.
Many find the discussions to be informative and timely, particularly regarding current global events.
Opinions are mixed regarding expert guests, suggesting that while some episodes shine, others may lack depth.

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#173
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#213
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#215
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#218
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

View From Beijing: Why China is Not Protecting Iran
Q: Why is China responding the way it has, and why is there a perceived gap between Western and Chinese policymakers' views?
The guest argues that Beijing's actions reflect a long-term, non-interventionist foreign policy that prioritizes domestic stability, economic interests, and regional diplomacy over open-ended security commitments, and that Western narratives often oversimplify China's calculus by equating it to a US-style alliance framework.
The Iran War Looks Very Different From China
Q: What long-term lessons could emerge from this conflict for China and global security?
The discussion points to a shift toward recognizing the viability of low-cost warfare technologies, reassessing the importance of energy corridors like Hormuz, and understanding that China's strategic posture prioritizes stable energy access and economic interests over expansive militarization of foreign regions.
The Iran War Looks Very Different From China
Q: How does China's concept of partnerships differ from Western allies in this context?
Experts argue that China does not operate on a traditional alliance model; it emphasizes protecting its people, companies, and energy interests, and may engage with whichever regime is practical, rather than pledging security commitments or a rigid alliance structure.
The Iran War Looks Very Different From China
Q: What are the two broad discourses in the West about the war and China's role?
The West often frames the conflict through US-led alliance dynamics and the possibility of China reassessing its partnerships, while Chinese commentators stress regime survivability, energy security, and the preference for non-intervention or pragmatism over military commitments.
Who Controls the Battery Age? Congo, China, and the New Resource Order
Q: How do artisanal and industrial mining fit together in the Congo?
Nick describes an ecosystem where artisanal mining and large-scale corporate mining are interdependent, with local politicians exploiting artisanal networks to maintain control and revenue, making it impossible to neatly separate the two sectors.

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