Jonathan Czin
Former senior U.S. China analyst who served at the CIA and as director for China at the National Security Council, now a scholar at the Brookings Institution focusing on Chinese politics and foreign policy.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 20min
The View from Behind Xi Jinping's Desk, with Jonathan Czin
Jonathan Czin, a Brookings fellow and expert on China’s foreign policy, dives into Xi Jinping's leadership and reforms. He challenges the typical views of Xi, arguing that his 'Counter-reformation' aims to address issues stemming from China's success. The conversation explores the complexities of governance, including corruption and the concept of resilience. Czin also discusses how Xi navigates feedback and the criticisms of Western analysis that lack cognitive empathy, emphasizing the need for understanding China on its own terms.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 32min
Why is Trump talking about nuclear weapons?
Jonathan Czin, former director for China at the US National Security Council and a Brookings Institution fellow, offers a riveting analysis of Trump's provocative nuclear post just before his meeting with Xi Jinping. He explains the intricate orchestration behind US-China meetings and the significance of Trump's respect toward Xi. Czin also discusses the implications of rare earths and the Taiwan issue, suggesting that the US holds an uneasy ceasefire with China while navigating complex power dynamics.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 2min
Is China Leaving the United States Behind?
Jonathan Czin, a former CIA and NSC China analyst now at Brookings, discusses Beijing’s view that U.S. policy is in flux and how China is seizing opportunities. He explores Xi’s shift from defensive to offensive diplomacy, rare-earth leverage, military purges, and Chinese tech and industrial strategies. Short, sharp takes on how China reads U.S. unpredictability and why summit diplomacy matters.
