Marina Rudyak is a sinologist at the University of Heidelberg in Germany, working on the intersections of China Studies and International Development. Her research focuses on China as a global development actor, the implications of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and China in Central Asia and Africa. She also frequently comments on China's relationships with Russia and Europe.

In this episode, she talks about the difference between the Chinese and the western definition of successful development aid, about how and why China sees itself as the voice of the Global South, and much more.

Join us for the first live Oxford Debate on June 26 in Zurich, where Marina will be debating with three other stellar experts, Noah Barkin, Simona Grano, and Philippe Le Corre, on whether or not Europe should side with the U.S. in its China policies. More information on our website.

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STATE OF ASIA is a podcast from Asia Society Switzerland.
Season 4, episode 2 - Published: May 9, 2023
Host: Nico Luchsinger, Executive Director, Asia Society Switzerland
Producer: Remko Tanis, Programs and Editorial Manager, Asia Society Switzerland

State of Global China with Marina Rudyak