Joseph Fewsmith

Alice Miller, a leading authority on Chinese politics and foreign policy, joins Joseph Fewsmith, a professor focused on contemporary Chinese politics. They discuss the evolution of methods used to analyze China, including the shift from fieldwork to media analysis. The duo explores the dual systems of information in Chinese media and the impact of censorship. They also reflect on the challenges faced by younger scholars in today's research landscape, emphasizing the need for innovative methodologies and the importance of bridging gaps in understanding contemporary Chinese society.