
Zhou Bo
Retired Senior Colonel of the People's Liberation Army and a frequent commentator on Chinese military affairs. He is a senior fellow at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University.
Top 5 podcasts with Zhou Bo
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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 43min
What Did the September 3 Parade Mean?
Retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo, a leading voice on Chinese military affairs, teams up with Rana Mitter, a Harvard expert on wartime memory. They delve into the significance of China's recent military parade, reflecting on its impact on national identity and geopolitical narratives. Discussions explore advancements in China's military, its relations with regional players like India and Taiwan, and the balance of power with the U.S. The duo also critiques the oversimplification of historical narratives surrounding World War II and its implications for contemporary global strategies.

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Feb 25, 2025 • 52min
China and Russia’s 'no limits' partnership: What it means in the new era of Trump
Zhou Bo, a senior fellow in international relations, and Jeffrey Sachs, director at Columbia, lead a discussion on the 'no limits' partnership between China and Russia. They explore its strategic implications amid geopolitical tensions. Insights on China's booming tech innovation, especially in Hangzhou, highlight its emerging AI dominance, drawing significant foreign investment. Sachs praises China's economic resilience, dismissing crisis narratives while examining its global influence and challenges in the current landscape.

May 28, 2025 • 39min
Zhou Bo: Should the World Fear China?
Zhou Bo, a retired senior colonel and military expert, delves into whether the world should fear China's growing power. He discusses China's military evolution, contrasting it with U.S. strategies and emphasizing a peaceful rise through diplomatic initiatives like the Belt and Road. Zhou challenges misconceptions about China's defense spending and promotes the idea that a prosperous China could foster global harmony, drawing on historical trends of self-restraint and envisioned future cooperation.

Apr 4, 2025 • 37min
What does China think of Trump's chaos?
Zhou Bo, a retired Senior Colonel in the People’s Liberation Army and author, offers a unique glimpse into China's viewpoint on the global turmoil triggered by the U.S. He discusses how Beijing perceives this chaos—framing it as both a challenge and an opportunity. The conversation touches on China's historical narratives, its evolving role in international relations, and critiques of the Western-centric perspective. Insightful reflections on the delicate dynamics with India and Australia add depth, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse geopolitical narratives.

Jan 2, 2024 • 35min
Munk Dialogue with Zhou Bo: Why China sees Taiwan as its biggest national security concern
Retired senior colonel of China's PLA and senior fellow at Tsinghua University, Zhou Bo, discusses why Taiwan is China's biggest national security concern, the South China Sea disputes, and lessons from the war in Ukraine. Integration between China and Taiwan is seen as inevitable.