Michal Meidan

In this conversation, Michal Meidan, the Director of the China Energy Program at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, delves into the implications of Iran's unrest for China's energy strategy. She discusses how U.S. actions in Venezuela could affect China's loans and contracts. Michal also highlights the significance of stockpiling strategies and the potential risks from sanctions and geopolitical tensions. Additionally, the podcast touches on China's growing obesity crisis and the emergence of 'fat prisons' alongside the production of GLP-1 drugs.