On Wednesday, October 28, and Thursday, October 29, 2026, the China Power Project held its tenth annual conference featuring two panels and leading experts debating core issues underpinning China’s power.
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Dissecting China’s Fifth Plenum: A Conversation with Neil Thomas and Joseph Torigian
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Neil Thomas and Dr. Joseph Torigian join us to discuss the outcomes of China’s recent Fifth Plenum. The conversation examines what happened at the plenum, notable personnel developments including the near absence of military officials, Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption…
A China-India Tactical Thaw?: A Conversation with Dhruva Jaishankar and Tanvi Madan
In this episode, Dhruva Jaishankar and Tanvi Madan join the ChinaPower Podcast to discuss the current state of China-India relations and whether recent developments signal a thaw between the two countries. The conversation examines the drivers behind renewed engagement, lingering economic and security tensions, the…
China’s Stealth Support of Iran: A Conversation with Mona Yacoubian
In this episode, Mona Yacoubian joins Bonny Lin to discuss the current state of the war in Iran, the economic ramifications of the war, and Beijing’s evolving relationship with Tehran. The conversation explores China’s “stealth support” for Iran and the extent of Beijing’s influence over…
The State of U.S.-China Relations Ahead of the Trump-Xi Summit: A Conversation with Demetri Sevastopulo and Xiangwei Wang
In this episode, Demetri Sevastopulo and Xiangwei Wang join the ChinaPower Podcast to discuss the current state of U.S.-China relations and what to watch for at the Trump-Xi summit in Washington, D.C. Demetri provides the inside scoop as one of very few people to interview…
China’s View of the Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit: A Conversation with Da Wei
In this episode, Dr. Da Wei joins the ChinaPower Podcast to preview this month’s Trump-Xi summit in Washington, D.C., and to discuss China’s expectations for the meeting. He examines how Beijing views the current trajectory of U.S.-China relations, why he believes the relationship may be…
Part II: Biotechnology in U.S.-China Competition: A Conversation with Caitlin Frazer
In this second episode of a two-part series on China and biotechnology, Caitlin Frazer joins the ChinaPower Podcast to take a deeper dive into recommendations for how the United States can maintain its leadership in biotechnology as China expands its capabilities in the field. The…
China’s Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 and Open AI Strategy: A Conversation with Ngor Luong
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Ngor Luong joins us to discuss the rapid rise of Chinese startup Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model, China’s open AI strategy, and the implications for U.S.-China competition. Drawing on her recent paper, Two Loops: How China’s Open AI Strategy Reinforces Its Industrial Dominance, she examines China’s…