Alicia García-Herrero and Giuseppe Porcaro reflect on their podcast journey, discussing China's economic dynamics and Europe's transformation. They emphasize Europe's need for a proactive approach in industrial policy and strategic foresight. They explore the evolution of conversations around China and highlight the importance of objective information. The changing dynamics of EU-China relations and the importance of policymaking are also discussed.
The podcast aimed to provide a balanced and objective view of China's economic development and its implications for Europe.
The podcast emphasized the importance of Europe's assertiveness and proactive approach in global affairs, particularly in areas like industrial policy and strategic foresight.
Deep dives
The origins of the podcast and its unique perspective on China
The podcast was started to provide a global audience with an understanding of China's rise and its impact on European policymaking. It aimed to present a balanced and objective view of China's economic development and its implications. The podcast covered various topics related to China's economic situation, EU-China economic relations, and China's global role, bringing in voices and perspectives from different parts of the world. The podcast filled a niche in Europe by focusing on economic issues and providing factual analysis without being driven by political situations.
Key topics covered in the podcast
The podcast covered a wide range of topics, including China's technological advancements, China's relations with different countries and regions, and the future implications of China's economic growth. It delved into the economic and regulatory aspects of China's rise and its impact on Europe. The podcast highlighted the need for Europe to assert itself on the global stage and take a leadership role, emphasizing the importance of a global perspective and cooperation with China beyond the US-China competition.
Reflection on the podcast and future directions
The podcast played a valuable role in analyzing China's economic development and its implications for Europe. It provided insights on topics such as China's structural deceleration and its increasing role in the world. The podcast stressed the need for Europe to be proactive and assertive in its approach to China and to develop a narrative focused on the future. It also highlighted the importance of Europe's presence and engagement in global initiatives and multilateral forums. The hosts expressed the desire to continue their work of improving policymaking and invited future collaboration with policymakers in their respective roles.
In this episode of ZhōngHuá Mundus, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Alicia García-Herrero and Giuseppe Porcaro, founders of the podcast and newsletter series, to reflect on their journey exploring China's economic dynamics and its implications for Europe.
The hosts candidly discuss their motivations behind launching the podcast, explaining their original aims of providing a global audience with a nuanced understanding of China's international impact. They also discuss Europe's transformation and assertiveness in global affairs, expressing hopes for a more proactive approach, especially in areas like industrial policy and strategic foresight.
This episode is part of the ZhōngHuá Mundus series of The Sound of Economics. ZhōngHuá Mundus is a newsletter by Bruegel, bringing you monthly analysis of China in the world, as seen from Europe. Sign up now to receive it in your mailbox!
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