China's Growing Influence in the Global South

China's influence in the global south is a topic of great importance in today's world. The lack of media coverage on China's relationship with the global south, including Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and South Asia, is a concerning issue. The war and conflict in countries like Sudan and Ethiopia are major crises that are not receiving adequate attention. The podcast aims to address this gap and shed light on the importance of the global south. Maria Repnikova, an associate professor at Georgia State University, and Eric Olender, co-founder of the China Global South Project, provide insights into China's involvement and its impact in the global south. They discuss the challenges and potential costs for China in maintaining a position of pro-Western neutrality in conflicts like the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They also examine the importance of trust-building with various countries and the appeal of China's neutral stance in certain parts of the global south. Overall, the episode highlights China's increasing influence and the importance of understanding its relationship with the global south.