China In Context

China's perspective on the Israel-Hamas conflict, prevalence of anti-Israeli sentiment on Chinese social media, tight control of social media and biased coverage, Chinese government's condemnation of violence against civilians but refusal to condemn Hamas, China's role in the US-China rivalry and support for Palestinians, and China's long-term strategy in the Middle East.

Fraser Howie, a respected independent analyst on China, discusses the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The podcast examines the China-Russia relationship, debt issues in BRI, and the implications of recent removals in China's foreign ministry.

The podcast discusses the concept of decoupling between the US and China, analyzing the decrease in Chinese imports to the US and its impact on Southeast Asia. They also explore the concept of 'friend shoring' and its implications in US-China relations. The podcast delves into the differing perspectives of China and the US on their economic and trade relations, as well as the challenges faced by Chinese automakers in the US electric vehicle market.

Supplying state secrets to another country is a crime which carries a heavy penalty in China. TV reporter Cheng Lei spent several years in prison for espionage, although her family and supporters insist she was innocent. Now she’s been released and is back home in Australia. In this podcast James Laurenceson, Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney, explains why this case is significant to regular host, Duncan Bartlett.________________________________________The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and are not necessarily those of the SOAS China Institute.________________________________________SOAS China Institute (SCI) SCI Blog SCI on X SCI on LinkedIn SCI on Facebook SCI on Instagram ________________________________________Music credit: Sappheiros / CC BY 3.0

Exploring the counter-historians challenging China's official narrative, especially regarding the Cultural Revolution. Discussing the trend of rewriting history in China and the impact of 'Sparks' magazine. Delving into the motives and methods of 'counter historians' in preserving China's history. Examining the white paper protests and the interplay between exile and internal groups.

Powerful military forces are amassed in East Asia and in war games, America and China role play deadly encounters. China says America is stoking the fire of regional tensions, while the US insists it is the duty of its armed forces to keep the peace through deterrence. In this podcast, Dr Zuri Linetsky, a research fellow at the Eurasia Group Foundation, explains what he learned about the balance of power during training exercises with the US Air Force. The host is Duncan Bartlett, editor of Asian Affairs.________________________________________The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and are not necessarily those of the SOAS China Institute.________________________________________SOAS China Institute (SCI) SCI Blog SCI on X SCI on LinkedIn SCI on Facebook SCI on Instagram ________________________________________Music credit: Sappheiros / CC BY 3.0

China is pushing hard to play a greater role in international affairs, often at the expense of the United States. It sees itself as a peace-broker and an initiator of dialogue between quarreling nations. But what is the ideology which guides grand plans such as Xi Jinping’s Global Security Initiative? Regular host Duncan Bartlett is joined by Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute.________________________________________The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and are not necessarily those of the SOAS China Institute.________________________________________SOAS China Institute (SCI) SCI Blog SCI on X SCI on LinkedIn SCI on Facebook SCI on Instagram ________________________________________Music credit: Sappheiros / CC BY 3.0

China is coming to terms with a worrying symbol of economic decline: deflation. Falling prices are linked to a slump in the property market and a decline in exports, hitting many businesses hard. In this podcast, Duncan Wrigley, Chief China Plus Economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics explains why this represents a problem for the global economy. The host is regular presenter, Duncan Bartlett.________________________________________The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and are not necessarily those of the SOAS China Institute.________________________________________SOAS China Institute (SCI) SCI Blog SCI on X SCI on LinkedIn SCI on Facebook SCI on Instagram ________________________________________Music credit: Sappheiros / CC BY 3.0

China’s spies are active in many countries and are sometimes intercepted and exposed. Meanwhile, Western countries, especially America, have developed sophisticated systems to monitor China through massive intelligence gathering. In this podcast, Jonathan Berkshire Miller from the Macdonald Laurier Institute explains how to measure the success of a spy in a conversation with regular host, Duncan Bartlett.________________________________________The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and are not necessarily those of the SOAS China Institute.________________________________________SOAS China Institute (SCI) SCI Blog SCI on X SCI on LinkedIn SCI on Facebook SCI on Instagram ________________________________________Music credit: Sappheiros / CC BY 3.0

The Internet of Things has revolutionised how we interact with technology, seamlessly connecting people, devices, and data. China is making an enormous financial investment in this field of technology - aiming for unprecedented global reach. In this podcast, Charles Parton, an Associate Fellow at the Council on Geostrategy, explains to host Duncan Bartlett why he is concerned about the security implications.________________________________________The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and are not necessarily those of the SOAS China Institute.________________________________________SOAS China Institute (SCI) SCI Blog SCI on X SCI on LinkedIn SCI on Facebook SCI on Instagram ________________________________________Music credit: Sappheiros / CC BY 3.0