In this episode, Dr. Anne-Marie Brady joins us to discuss China’s growing influence in the Arctic region, where melting sea ice has uncovered a new theater of geopolitical competition. Dr. Brady breaks down China’s priorities in the region, including its economic, scientific, and security interests, and details its engagement with other Arctic states. She also offers recommendations for how countries can better understand—and therefore respond to—China’s Arctic ambitions.
Keyword:Chinese Communist Party
Wuhan Goes Viral: A Conversation with Yanzhong Huang
In this episode, Dr. Yanzhong Huang joins us to discuss China’s efforts to control the spread of a coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China. Dr. Huang analyzes Beijing’s response to this outbreak in comparison to its management of the deadly SARS epidemic, and assesses how China has worked with the World Health Organization and the international community to contain the virus. He also explains the risks that the outbreak poses to the legitimacy of Chinese leadership and offers insights into how the government may improve its ability to prevent and respond to future health crises.
China and the NBA Call a Timeout: A Conversation with Victor Cha
In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha joins us to discuss the controversy surrounding China and the NBA, as well as the larger questions about Beijing’s treatment of foreign companies. Dr. Cha describes how the NBA incident has impacted American public opinion toward China, and how it compares to other situations where foreign companies have bowed to Chinese pressure when threatened with loss of access to Chinese markets. He also explains the concept of “predatory liberalism” and how Beijing is able to leverage it so effectively.
China’s Push to Reform Global Governance: A Conversation with Melanie Hart
In this episode, Dr. Melanie Hart joins us to discuss China’s growing influence and ambitions within the global governance system. Dr. Hart addresses the key reasons behind China’s dissatisfaction with the current order, and how this has shaped its approach to adopting a leadership role in global governance reform. She also assesses the efficacy of China’s efforts and how liberal states should respond.
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.
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.
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.
Implications of China’s Government Restructuring: A Conversation with Yanmei Xie
In this episode, Yanmei Xie joins us to discuss the reorganization of China’s government structure that was announced during the 13th National People’s Congress. She explains these changes and their implications for Chinese foreign policy.