E50: Keith Zhai, veteran journalist on China, media and 2024

In Episode 50 of the Impulso Podcast, we dive into the dynamic landscape of media, China, and politics with veteran journalist Keith Zhai.    Keith has been covering China's politics and policies for two decades at established and esteemed publications - The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Bloomberg, and South China Morning Post.    In this episode, we uncover the evolution of international (and especially Western) media coverage on China from the Beijing Olympics in 2008 to the present, and explore the three distinct phases in this evolution.   We also discuss common misconceptions about China (Hint: the top one is AI related) and the challenges of maintaining objectivity in reporting.    Tune in to here us share about:  The three phases of international media coverage on China over the years Misconceptions about China and media bias  Media’s portrayal of China and its impact on public perception The nuances behind the logic of China