
The Little Red Podcast: interviews and chat celebrating China beyond the Beijing beltway. Hosted by Graeme Smith, China studies academic at the Australian National University's Department of Pacific Affairs and Louisa Lim, former China correspondent for the BBC and NPR, now with the Centre for Advancing Journalism at Melbourne University. We are the 2018 winners of podcast of the year in the News ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Britain is the latest country to be plunged into yet another espionage scandal after an MP’s husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Beijing’s long been known for its ‘thousand grains of sand’ strategy relying on amateur intelligence c... more
In 2013, to mark International Consumers Day, China’s state-run TV network labelled Apple a ‘bad company’. More than a decade later, despite claiming to rely on multinationals from 50 different countries, Apple still has nearly 100% of its supply cha... more
China’s college exam, the gaokao, is fetishized as the ultimate test, yet a lesser-known story is how it entrenches regional education discrimination. Its role at social engineering is also clear, with AI suddenly becoming the sixth most popular majo... more
In the latest episode in our series on belief, we’re looking at the CCP’s faith in Artificial Intelligence. China has embraced AI like no other nation, laying out a plan for AI that would see 70 percent adoption across six sectors - including governa... more
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The most professional China watching podcast available. No fluff, just the important stuff.
Everyone everywhere should listen to this podcast ….
Excellent podcast for anyone more than casually interested in China, its politics, and the future relation between Chinese and Western powers. (Sidenote for the unaware, the podcasts name is a pun on chairman Mao's quotations, colloquially known as the "Little Red Book".)
Features lengthy interviews with experts of Chinese politics and culture, most of which actually understand Mandarin language. Only turn-off for those not versed in the language might be the superfluous use of Mandarin terminol... more
Quite possibly the best academically informed podcast on China currently in existence. Outstanding analysis, great production, and stand-out hosts. For those who criticize the show for being either too analytical or too journalistic, I hear you. But I personally find that the hosts find a perfect balance between these two extremes that gives birth to something uniquely rewarding through the podcast medium. My only gripe is that they don't release twice as many episodes :)
An important contribution to perspective of Cuna in the World.
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The show curates analytic conversations about China that go beyond foreign policy headlines, often featuring researchers, journalists, and practitioners who unpack history, society, technology, education, religion, and culture. Episodes frequently center on how macro trends—like education systems, economic reforms, digital governance, and social change—play out in everyday life across China and in its relations with the world. A recurring strength is bringing informed, specialist perspectives to complex topics, from the Gaokao and education inequality to AI ambitions and cultural diplomacy, while maintaining accessible discussions for listeners who want depth without jargon. A notable point is its track record of high-profile guests and cro... more
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