In this episode, Dr. Justyna Szczudlik joins us to discuss China’s attempts to increase engagement with five Balkan states and eleven EU nations through the 16+1 mechanism. Dr. Szczudlik explains China’s motives for establishing the mechanism and how 16+1 relates to the Belt and Road Initiative. She also assesses how different countries in Central and Eastern Europe view China and the China-Poland relationship in particular.
ChinaPower PODCAST
The ChinaPower Podcast dissects critical issues underpinning China’s emergence as a global power. By bringing together the leading experts on China and international politics, the series offers our listeners critical insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by China’s rise. These extended discussions are hosted by Bonnie S. Glaser, senior adviser for Asia and the director of the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Ms. Glaser is concomitantly a non-resident fellow with the Lowy Institute in Sydney and a senior associate with Pacific Forum.
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Conflict and Compromise in China-India Relations: A Conversation with Jagannath Panda
In this episode, Dr. Jagannath Panda joins us to discuss China-India relations, including the significance of the April 2018 Wuhan Summit between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dr. Panda explains how India has side-stepped conflict with China since the 2017 border standoff at Doklam, and analyzes how the economic component of the bilateral relationship has developed despite India’s opposition to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and growing presence in the Indo-Pacific.
FOCAC and China-Africa Ties: A Conversation with Chris Alden
In this episode, Professor Chris Alden joins us to discuss the latest developments in China-Africa relations, including the impact of the most recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. Prof. Alden assesses the role of China’s infrastructure investment in Africa, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative, and analyzes China’s growing security interests and presence on the continent.
China-EU Relations: A Conversation with Theresa Fallon
In this episode, Theresa Fallon joins us to discuss China’s evolving relationship with the European Union. Ms. Fallon assesses the outcomes of China’s recent and ongoing engagements in the region, including the Belt and Road Initiative. She also analyzes the impact of the Trump administration and US-China trade war on China-EU ties.
China and the 10th BRICS Summit: A Conversation with Duncan Innes-Ker
In this episode, Duncan Innes-Ker joins us to discuss China’s standing among BRICS nations and the outcomes of the 10th BRICS summit. Mr. Innes-Ker touches on areas of potential cooperation amidst great variation in member states’ political and economic systems, as well as China’s past, present, and future role in the group.
China’s Interests and Role in the SCO: A Conversation with Alexander Cooley
In this episode, Dr. Alexander Cooley joins us to discuss the history and focus of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as well as China’s evolving role in the organization. Touching upon the member states’ interests, Dr. Cooley analyzes the potential areas of cooperation and conflict between China and the rest of the SCO’s members, especially Russia.
The Push, Pull, and Purse of Chinese Public Diplomacy: A Conversation with Samantha Custer
In this episode, Samantha Custer joins us to discuss Chinese public diplomacy and influence operations in the East Asia Pacific region. She sheds light on five key parts of China’s public diplomacy strategy as outlined in AidData’s latest report, Ties That Bind. Ms. Custer also explores the success China has achieved thus far as a result of its public diplomacy efforts and analyzes the implications for East Asia and beyond.
China’s South China Sea Strategy: A Conversation with Bill Hayton
In this episode, Bill Hayton joins ChinaPower to discuss China’s activities and strategy in the South China Sea. He unpacks the history of all the parties’ sovereignty claims and the drivers of heightened tensions between China and other countries in the region, and explains the challenges Beijing faces in enforcing its extensive maritime claims.