Sinica Unscripted: Wang Zichen of CCG with a Third Plenum Preview and more
Jul 12, 2024
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Wang Zichen discusses his journey in Chinese journalism, challenges in establishing credibility, and his new show 'Got China.' They delve into perceptions of China in global affairs, Chinese industrial subsidies on EV brands, China's economic strategy, and the upcoming third plenum of the 20th party central committee.
Wang Zichen's career journey showcases adaptability and evolution in transitioning from journalism to a non-governmental think tank.
Anticipation for the Third Plenum highlights expectations of policy shifts towards societal growth and economic resilience.
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Zichen Wang's Journey and Transition to Media Work
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Challenges and Solutions in Understanding Western Discourse on China
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Implications of the Third Plenum of the 20th Party Central Committee
Anticipation builds for the upcoming third plenum as experts and officials voice expectations regarding social security, healthcare, and economic strategies. The conversation delves into the potential policy shifts towards bolstering social safety nets, stimulating consumption, and streamlining economic growth. Expectations for reforms, including hukou relaxation and structural adjustments, hint at a comprehensive approach to address societal challenges and enhance economic resilience.
I'm trying something different: totally unscripted and very, very lightly edited recordings grabbed on the go where I happen to be. For the inaugural episode, I've got Wang Zichen, the author of the amazing Pekingnology newsletter on Substack, as well as the man behind the Center for China and Globalization's newsletter "The East is Read." Hear Zichen's origin story, his approach to publishing Pekingnology, the skinny on his new Got China show with Liu Yang and Jiang Jiang, as well as his take on what we can expect from the Third Plenum.