U.S.-China Nexus Podcast

Georgetown University | Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues

China

U.s.-China Relations

United States

Trade War

Soft Power

Renminbi

Cultural Exchange

Climate Change

International Relations

Century Of Humiliation

Patriotic Education

Financial Stability

Xinhua News Agency

CGTN

Sovereignty

Digital Sovereignty

Counterterrorism

Global Health

Censorship

Communist Party Of China

In 2022, Georgetown University’s Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues launched the U.S.-China Nexus, a podcast featuring conversations with scholars and policy experts on the dynamics in China and Sino-American relations. The show's first season examined critical global issues, including climate change, global health, peace and security, e-commerce and technology, culture and societ... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	59	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	NewsPolitics

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Latest Episodes

Foreign Aid with Chinese Characteristics

Alicia R. Chen walks us through the scope and scale of China’s development finance.

6 May 2026 • 24 min

Reflecting on China’s Global Health Engagement in Africa

Jennifer Bouey explores the history and scope of China’s global health activity in Africa over the past 60 years.

22 Apr 2026 • 35 min

China’s Policing At Home and Abroad

Viola Rothschild discusses the evolution of China’s policing model on the domestic front and how it is presenting it overseas.

25 Mar 2026 • 23 min

The State of China’s Military

Shanshan Mei and Dennis Wilder discuss the state of China’s military, the latest purges, and the relationship between the Chinese Communist Party and the military.

11 Feb 2026 • 38 min

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Recent Guests

Alicia R. Chen

PhD candidate in political science at Stanford University, studying the political economy of China's international aid and finance

Stanford University

Episode: Foreign Aid with Chinese Characteristics

Viola Rothschild

Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics at College of the Holy Cross; non-resident fellow in the Institute for Global Affairs' Independent America program

College of the Holy Cross; Institute for Global Affairs

Episode: China’s Policing At Home and Abroad

Lunting Wu

Senior researcher at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and author of the book 'Belt and Road Initiative in South America'.

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

Episode: When Countries Ghost Each Other

Ayumi Teraoka

Assistant Professor of Politics at Brandeis University

Brandeis University

Episode: China in Japan’s Foreign Policy

Maria Repnikova

Associate professor and the inaugural William C. Pate Endowed Chair in Strategic Communication at Georgia State.

Georgia State University

Episode: China’s International Media Footprint

Bulelani Jili

Assistant professor at Georgetown University focusing on Africa-China relations, cybersecurity, and ICT development.

Georgetown University

Episode: Chinese Technology in Africa

Irene Wu

Expert on international politics, economics, and communications technology.

Georgetown University, Federal Communications Commission

Episode: Assessing China's Soft Power

Patrick McGee

Journalist with experience reporting in Hong Kong

Episode: Introducing Season 5 of the U.S.-China Nexus

Ning Leng

Assistant Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University, and researcher in comparative politics and political economy.

Georgetown University

Episode: What the Global South Thinks of China

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Eleanor M. Albert

Host of the U.S.-China Nexus Podcast and a driving voice behind policy-focused discussions on Sino-American relations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings

Great host and a great source
As someone who isn’t as read in on China as I would like, I find the show to be incredibly helpful. The host, Eleanor asks insightful questions and guides the listener along. Great show!!
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High-quality guests with policy relevance and practical takeaways.

Great host and a great source. The host asks insightful questions and guides the listener.

Accessible intro to China for those not deeply versed in the topic.

Nuanced takes on international relations and media dynamics that aren't alarmist.

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Foreign Aid with Chinese Characteristics

Q: How big is China's aid and development finance program relative to other donors, and how do we define 'aid' in this context?

Chen explains that if you include all forms of money flowing from one government to another, the numbers look large, but when you use the broader category of development finance, the comparison becomes more nuanced; only about 10 percent of China's portfolio fits the traditional aid/ODA definition, with major activity coming from policy banks, state-owned banks, and other non-traditional instruments.

Reflecting on China’s Global Health Engagement in Africa

Q: Are these changes continuities or distinct shifts in China's approach to health aid and global health governance?

There is a clear evolution from ideological solidarity to economic pragmatism, with a shift toward broader global governance, soft power, and health diplomacy, while retaining core goals of solidarity and showcasing Chinese products and capabilities.

Reflecting on China’s Global Health Engagement in Africa

Q: Can you give us a quick summary? How has China's engagement in global health work in Africa evolved over time?

The engagement spans over 60 years, starting with medical teams in the 1960s, expanding into infrastructure bundles, and increasingly involving UN agencies and global health diplomacy as China moves from bilateral aid to multilateral partnerships.

China’s Policing At Home and Abroad

Q: What does this look like in practice when it comes to grassroots capabilities and proactive policing?

She discusses the move toward a proactive, preventative policing system where officers are deeply embedded in communities to detect and neutralize issues early, alongside the use of neighborhood committees and grid management to monitor and manage everyday life, highlighting both the potential benefits and ongoing challenges.

China’s Policing At Home and Abroad

Q: Let's focus first on the domestic side. Can you walk me through how local policing works in China? Has it changed over time, especially given the hardware upgrades that have taken place?

Viola explains that local policing in China has shifted from centralized methods to a more embedded, community-based model, with grassroots stations, local governance committees, and informal security groups forming a layered network. She notes ongoing modernization efforts, including tech-enabled surveillance, but emphasizes that funding and training at the grassroots level remain uneven, affecting performance and public interactions.

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