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.
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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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.
Exploring China’s Security Landscape: A Conversation with Kaiser Kuo and Bonnie Glaser
In this crossover episode, Sinica Podcast’s Kaiser Kuo interviews Bonnie Glaser on China’s security issues. Ms. Glaser analyzes the implications of the Trump-Kim summit for China, Beijing’s economic and security leverage in the region, and China’s recent activity in the South China Sea.
Unpacking US-China Trade Relations: A Conversation with Dan Rosen
In this episode, Dan Rosen joins us to discuss the US and Chinese positions on the bilateral trade relationship. We unpack both sides’ demands, including Chinese requests for the US to lift restrictions on high-technology transfer and support market economic status for China, and US requests for China to end forced technology transfer and provide subsidies to Chinese companies. Mr. Rosen describes what a potential deal could look like.
The Erosion of China’s Reform Era: A Conversation with Carl Minzner
In this episode, Carl Minzner joins us to discuss his book, End of an Era: How China’s Authoritarian Revival is Undermining Its Rise. He analyzes the impact of China’s stagnant one-party political system on its emergence as a world power.
Growing Friction in US-China Relations: A Conversation with Da Wei
In this episode, Professor Da Wei joins us to discuss the increasingly contentious relationship between the United States and China. He presents both Chinese and American perspectives on US-China relations, and analyzes the reasons that bilateral ties have become increasingly competitive. Professor Da also forecasts where US-China relations may head in the future.